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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard
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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
gathered together her fabric remnants to see if she had enough of them to sew a doll blanket for her niece
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Recent Examples of remnant
Some people climbed the remnants of buildings and cried out names, hoping for any proof of life.
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Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Additional highlights include in-unit washer-dryer, funky fireplace with weird brick remnant, and that perfect top-floor light.
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Nora Deligter,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
The foundation's dogs typically eat about 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) of dry food each year and spend their summers gamboling in the remnants of snow in the mountains before heading 40 kilometers (25 miles) down winding roads back to the kennel in Barryland.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The remnants of charred trees and a brick half-wall and chimney mark its location.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for remnant
Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Additional highlights include in-unit washer-dryer, funky fireplace with weird brick remnant, and that perfect top-floor light.
—
Nora Deligter,
Curbed,
26 June 2026
The foundation's dogs typically eat about 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) of dry food each year and spend their summers gamboling in the remnants of snow in the mountains before heading 40 kilometers (25 miles) down winding roads back to the kennel in Barryland.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The remnants of charred trees and a brick half-wall and chimney mark its location.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for remnant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnant
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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.
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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.
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In the unlikely scenario that your dry cleaner refuses returns, metal or wire hangers can be recycled at most scrap metal facilities.
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Bearden showed people a how to see African American life through paper scraps.
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“Remnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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