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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
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.
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Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
With Slowik, one of the few remnants of former coach Mike McDaniel’s staff, this latest opportunity gives him the chance to reconnect with the same talent that helped during his time as passing game coordinator.
—Miami Herald, 6 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
Four snake around his left knee, remnants of the torn ACL, torn MCL and torn lateral meniscus in 2013 that required four surgeries, a cartilage transplant from a cadaver and 17 months off snow.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Rust-colored brick buildings, quiet neighborhoods, and remnants of mills and factories speak to the region’s rich industrial history.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Some 16 years ago, Preckwinkle defeated Todd Stroger, tapped by the remnants of the Democratic machine to succeed his father, John Stroger, as Cook County Board president, in the name of reform.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
In the last five years, Tropical Storm Isaias (2020), Hurricane Henri (2021) and remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021) impacted the state.
—Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The remnants of a 19th-century shipwreck have emerged from beneath the sands of a New Jersey beach.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
With Slowik, one of the few remnants of former coach Mike McDaniel’s staff, this latest opportunity gives him the chance to reconnect with the same talent that helped during his time as passing game coordinator.
—Miami Herald, 6 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
Four snake around his left knee, remnants of the torn ACL, torn MCL and torn lateral meniscus in 2013 that required four surgeries, a cartilage transplant from a cadaver and 17 months off snow.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Rust-colored brick buildings, quiet neighborhoods, and remnants of mills and factories speak to the region’s rich industrial history.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Some 16 years ago, Preckwinkle defeated Todd Stroger, tapped by the remnants of the Democratic machine to succeed his father, John Stroger, as Cook County Board president, in the name of reform.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
In the last five years, Tropical Storm Isaias (2020), Hurricane Henri (2021) and remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021) impacted the state.
—Maleena Muzio, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2026
The remnants of a 19th-century shipwreck have emerged from beneath the sands of a New Jersey beach.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 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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Also, when Camp Century was decommissioned around five years after Project Iceworm was scrapped, the Army left hazardous waste behind, such as up to 52,000 gallons of diesel and radioactive materials, residues from the small nuclear reactor that had powered the base.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Considerations Before Getting Started Avoid harsh cleaners and tools that can be too abrasive and damage the metal surface or leave harmful residues behind.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Remnants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnants. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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