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as in residue
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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as in reminder
a lingering indication of something from the past
Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
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as in lingering
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The oven was still warm with residual heat. The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.
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Recent Examples of residual
Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Writers fought for higher wages, protections against artificial intelligence replacing their work, and higher streaming residuals, among other gains, during the strike in 2023.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Caleb Lunetta, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Just imagine the residual benefits of Demidov getting to play his first two full NHL seasons as Crosby’s winger.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Unfortunately, Brit drags some residuals of her pity party into the episode while car shopping with her husband in a scene devoid of any chemistry, then at dinner with Drew.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Writers fought for higher wages, protections against artificial intelligence replacing their work, and higher streaming residuals, among other gains, during the strike in 2023.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
During summer, rattlesnakes typically hide out in brush, under rocks or in holes during the heat of the day and come out late in the afternoon or early evening to soak up the ground’s residual heat or to sunbathe.
—Caleb Lunetta, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
Just imagine the residual benefits of Demidov getting to play his first two full NHL seasons as Crosby’s winger.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Take it one step further by placing a towel on your seat to protect from residual sunscreen residue.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Well formed Easy to pass Brown color (sometimes with a tinge of green) Little to no residue Sinks and does not float Do Ghost Poops Mean a Healthy Bowel Movement?—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The friendly reminder detailed the passenger's attempt at bringing the cooking device in their carry-on bag while traveling through Pensacola International Airport (PNS).—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The dangers faced by law enforcement are also a sobering reminder of the stakes.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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He was surrounded by the remnants of war and hardship: a rough neighborhood in which dominance and toughness served him well.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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This skybridge, just off Park Avenue, is also a remnant of a building designed for another purpose: to shield famous daughters from the prying eyes of the Upper East Side.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Join over 80,000 supporters nationwide in standing up for investigative journalism that informs, inspires, and creates lasting impact.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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Comments How to make a lasting first impression with Kate Hudson: show up flustered and sweaty.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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Eight cultural artifacts, including six ceramic jugs and two bottles, were recovered in a surprise operation at the Chiclayo Model Market in the Lambayeque, according to a June 11 news release from Peru’s Ministry of Culture.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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During their excavations, the scientists also found several artifacts, including charcoal and fragments of broken ceramics.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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