as in rest
a remaining group or portion
take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf
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Recent Examples of leftovers
Save yourself the guessing game of wondering what is in your fridge by labeling and dating your leftovers.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Use any leftovers as a breakfast spread on your toast or bagel.
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Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Make the meat one night, then use the leftovers for a peanut noodle dish the next evening.
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Becca Jacobs,
Washington Post,
29 June 2026
Van Nunen had asked Jake to bring in some leftovers from his last meal before the reaction.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Droves of customers just bought this eight-pack of glass food storage containers that are great for meal-prepping, storing leftovers, and housing produce, while another lot of shoppers picked up this set of griddle utensils for outdoor cookouts.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Store leftovers, meal prep, organize, protect your toiletries when traveling, transport pet treats and more.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Stop giving out your leftovers Psychologist Guy Winch writes in his new book, Mind Over Grind, that overworking, or tying too much of your identity to work, can increase conflict at home as your work and family demands collide.
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Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The slow-rolling collapse of traditional late-night shows has been the theme of the past year, with the FCC pressuring broadcasters, network economics imploding and streaming gobbling up all of the leftovers.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 July 2026
Use any leftovers as a breakfast spread on your toast or bagel.
—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 July 2026
Make the meat one night, then use the leftovers for a peanut noodle dish the next evening.
—
Becca Jacobs,
Washington Post,
29 June 2026
Van Nunen had asked Jake to bring in some leftovers from his last meal before the reaction.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Droves of customers just bought this eight-pack of glass food storage containers that are great for meal-prepping, storing leftovers, and housing produce, while another lot of shoppers picked up this set of griddle utensils for outdoor cookouts.
—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Store leftovers, meal prep, organize, protect your toiletries when traveling, transport pet treats and more.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Stop giving out your leftovers Psychologist Guy Winch writes in his new book, Mind Over Grind, that overworking, or tying too much of your identity to work, can increase conflict at home as your work and family demands collide.
—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
The slow-rolling collapse of traditional late-night shows has been the theme of the past year, with the FCC pressuring broadcasters, network economics imploding and streaming gobbling up all of the leftovers.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftovers
Noun
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Increasingly, however, many are embracing a different definition—one that includes rest, healing, preventative care, joy, and self-investment.
Noun
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Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
Noun
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In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
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In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
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“Leftovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftovers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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