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as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard
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as in scraps
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 remnants
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.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Right now, the administration is collaborating closely with the remnants of the Maduro regime under the leadership of interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Eagles did need a big save, however After BC killed off the remnants of their third penalty to start the second period, the Terriers had a great opportunity to regain the lead when Sacha Boisvert carried the puck in deep, cut across the top of the crease and had Cloutier on his belly.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Driving through the countryside, there were still remnants of what was considered the worst natural disaster in the island’s history.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
But though more recent evidence has suggested otherwise, it’s been hard to dispel the old theory, particularly because remnants of boats and fishing supplies—made from organic materials—were largely missing from the archaeological record.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
New growth will sprout from these remnants and from the ground.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Pat Verbeek, general manager, A- Verbeek was brought in to slice and dice the remnants of the Bob Murray era, which saw the Ducks reach the conference finals in 2015 and 2017.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Use it to wipe down the countertop after a make-up mishap or clean up a tub that's bearing the remnants of your last bath bomb.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Leonard David, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Right now, the administration is collaborating closely with the remnants of the Maduro regime under the leadership of interim President Delcy Rodriguez.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Eagles did need a big save, however After BC killed off the remnants of their third penalty to start the second period, the Terriers had a great opportunity to regain the lead when Sacha Boisvert carried the puck in deep, cut across the top of the crease and had Cloutier on his belly.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Driving through the countryside, there were still remnants of what was considered the worst natural disaster in the island’s history.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
But though more recent evidence has suggested otherwise, it’s been hard to dispel the old theory, particularly because remnants of boats and fishing supplies—made from organic materials—were largely missing from the archaeological record.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
New growth will sprout from these remnants and from the ground.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Pat Verbeek, general manager, A- Verbeek was brought in to slice and dice the remnants of the Bob Murray era, which saw the Ducks reach the conference finals in 2015 and 2017.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Use it to wipe down the countertop after a make-up mishap or clean up a tub that's bearing the remnants of your last bath bomb.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnants
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Maybe three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final and short, summer rests were just too much for their bodies to bear.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 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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This will help flush any loose food scraps down the disposal or into your strainer basket for easy removal.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Strawberries consistently rank among the fruits most likely to carry pesticide residues.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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The stories collected in In the Shadow of the Holocaust insist that destruction leaves residues that often cannot be transformed into lessons or triumphs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Remnants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnants. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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