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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
The guild hopes to improve its members’ healthcare plans, increase streaming residuals and expand AI protections.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
His income comes from music residuals, voice work, teaching voice-over, Cameo videos and a few other ad-hoc sources.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Concerns around artificial intelligence, residuals, pension and health plans are all on the table for the writers, whose guild is in the midst of its own messy labor dispute with its own staff.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Other issues on the table include the health and pension funds, exclusivity windows, and increases in residuals on streaming platforms.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Studios traditionally have offered upfront fees and residuals based upon a film’s or TV show’s earnings—sustaining payments that sometimes continue for years, based on its success.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Alas, the cash windfall in network television residuals (just ask the cast of Friends) has not flowed from other residual streams.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
One of the bigger differences between SAG-AFTRA’s TV and podcast agreements is that the former is generally subject to residuals while the latter is not.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
His income comes from music residuals, voice work, teaching voice-over, Cameo videos and a few other ad-hoc sources.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Concerns around artificial intelligence, residuals, pension and health plans are all on the table for the writers, whose guild is in the midst of its own messy labor dispute with its own staff.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Other issues on the table include the health and pension funds, exclusivity windows, and increases in residuals on streaming platforms.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Studios traditionally have offered upfront fees and residuals based upon a film’s or TV show’s earnings—sustaining payments that sometimes continue for years, based on its success.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Alas, the cash windfall in network television residuals (just ask the cast of Friends) has not flowed from other residual streams.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
One of the bigger differences between SAG-AFTRA’s TV and podcast agreements is that the former is generally subject to residuals while the latter is not.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residuals
Noun
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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
Noun
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Until that happens, the ghost bikes will remain — stark, silent reminders of lives cut short and a call for safer streets.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid has refused the Guggenheim Bilbao’s request to borrow Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, evoking reminders of a painful political history in Spain, according to Italy’s Il Giornale dell’Arte.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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The rooms The decor is chicly understated with classic, subtle Hawaiiana touches, like textured grass wall treatments, tropical patterns in neutral tones, and beautiful vintage woodblock prints (there’s also a fantastic collection of art and artifacts in the lobby that shouldn’t be missed).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant is lit with neon and filled with eye-catching vintage cultural artifacts, many of which are highlighted on a light-box art wall to grab your attention.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Residuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuals. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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