as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
even highly decaffeinated coffee contains a tiny residuum of caffeine
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Noun
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To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026 -
The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold at a 90-degree angle, giving passengers room to sleep or stretch out.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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While organic residues such as compost can help cushion the effects of compaction, excessive traffic will degrade these materials over time.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Environmental Working Group found that potatoes were one of the top vegetables to contain pesticide residues.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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That said, the Google Maps image clearly shows remnants of the former entrance.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Along with their official duties, Rockingham said the group also had time to visit some of Rome’s significant sites, from a number of famous old churches to some of the remnants of ancient Rome, like the Colosseum.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Residua.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residua. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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