residuals

noun

plural of residual
1
as in residues
a remaining group or portion They tested for chemical residuals in the water.

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as in reminders
a lingering indication of something from the past Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.

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Recent Examples of residuals Reruns and syndication were barely a thing, so the contracts were just not conducive to residuals. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 While fans may assume that every actor from a beloved ’90s sitcom has earned a lot of money from residuals, the reality varies among the shows. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 Customers may experience residuals with Gold and Red line services. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 Coal ash, or coal combustion residuals, is the mineral residue left after burning coal to generate electricity. — ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 The residuals started coming for me immediately. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 25 June 2026 Federal and state gaps Coal combustion residuals, commonly known as coal ash, are the waste products left behind after coal is burned to generate electricity. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026 For 50 years, EP has been a player behind the scenes, handling payroll, production finance, residuals, compliance paperwork and payments while providing expertise and tools to help productions make the most of incentives around the world. — Carole Horst, Variety, 16 June 2026 Kay Hanley, the Letters to Cleo frontwoman who provided the singing vocals for the character of Josie, recently shared her experience trying to obtain residuals and health insurance through SAG after the film’s producers allegedly failed to submit her paperwork to the union. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residuals
  1. residues
  2. reminders
  3. remnants
  4. artifacts
Noun
  • Among the 33 chemicals the EPA will require water utilities to test for are seven PFAS, or forever chemicals, and three pesticide residues.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Why cleaning product choices matter at home The everyday act of cleaning can leave residues on surfaces and release vapors into the air.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026
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  • Like many public events in wartime Ukraine, the festival blended ordinary leisure with reminders that the war is never far away.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
  • There were other reminders as well, some less subtle than others, of the true purpose of Congress.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of reminders
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  • The fact that scientific excavations take place and some remnants are saved is thanks to the nation’s first comprehensive local archaeological preservation laws, approved by Miami and Miami-Dade County in the 1980s.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
  • In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
    — Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of remnants
Noun
  • Nearby is the Lincoln Museum, filled with period artifacts and wax-figure dioramas that span the breadth of his life, from his early cabin years to the finality of Ford's Theatre.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
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