as in rests
a remaining group or portion
the residue of our Thanksgiving feast consisted of a denuded turkey carcass and a couple rolls
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Recent Examples of residues
While organic residues such as compost can help cushion the effects of compaction, excessive traffic will degrade these materials over time.
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Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The Environmental Working Group found that potatoes were one of the top vegetables to contain pesticide residues.
—Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Nearly 60% of samples from these items had zero detectable pesticide residues.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The plasma treatment helps clean and repair graphite by removing residues and structural defects that build up during battery use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
More than half of the USDA's samples of peaches, plums, nectarines and pears had residues of fludioxonil, which may harm the liver, hormones and nervous system, the EWG said based on findings from animal studies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The medical examiner — most every procedural series has one, cutting into corpses, analyzing stomach contents, pointing out bullet holes and strange residues and the effects of blunt force trauma.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Nora Doonan, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The Environmental Working Group found that potatoes were one of the top vegetables to contain pesticide residues.
—Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2026
For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Nearly 60% of samples from these items had zero detectable pesticide residues.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The plasma treatment helps clean and repair graphite by removing residues and structural defects that build up during battery use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
More than half of the USDA's samples of peaches, plums, nectarines and pears had residues of fludioxonil, which may harm the liver, hormones and nervous system, the EWG said based on findings from animal studies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The medical examiner — most every procedural series has one, cutting into corpses, analyzing stomach contents, pointing out bullet holes and strange residues and the effects of blunt force trauma.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residues
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
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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
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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“Residues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residues. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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