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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later
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as in scrap
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet
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Recent Examples of remainder
After the opening flush of these songs, the record’s remainder doesn’t quite reach the same highs.
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Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
Gray forms the eyelet clips, lining, tongue patch and outsole, while white is used for the Jumpman appearances and remainder of the midsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The offer also will work for any of the three Thanksgiving NFL games and remainder of the Week 13 slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Collection activity had been paused for roughly five years, a remainder of Covid-era policies meant to offer relief to borrowers.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
Gray forms the eyelet clips, lining, tongue patch and outsole, while white is used for the Jumpman appearances and remainder of the midsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The offer also will work for any of the three Thanksgiving NFL games and remainder of the Week 13 slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Collection activity had been paused for roughly five years, a remainder of Covid-era policies meant to offer relief to borrowers.
—Annie Nova, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainder
Noun
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And don’t forget to fit in at least one to two days a week of rest or active recovery (with low-intensity movement, like yoga or a gentle walk).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several short daily play sessions followed by a meal mimics the hunt-eat-rest cycle, and does wonders for a cat’s physical and emotional well-being.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cut with a floured 2 3/4- to 3-inch round or square cutter; re-form scraps as necessary to make six biscuits.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Italian, now a free agent, is the favourite to be named as the next permanent Tottenham boss according to Betfair, as the team gear up for a relegation scrap over the final months of the season.—
Peter South,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stellar remnant will contract to form a white dwarf, and while the planetary nebula will fade after perhaps 20,000 years, the white dwarf will continue to shine for many trillions of years before fading out.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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Slow pulsations near the end of the AGB phase lead to ejecta, but these ejecta are rarely visible directly.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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The vote on Tuesday sought to extend previous language that blocked tariff repeal resolutions from getting a vote, which expired at the end of January.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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And so there was this discoverability piece that was a utility.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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These days, shopping for pre-loved pieces has never been more convenient, with resale platforms and online auctions offering access to everything from last season’s Prada sneakers to a rare John Galliano gown.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainder. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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