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
Among the 33 chemicals the EPA will require water utilities to test for are seven PFAS, or forever chemicals, and three pesticide residues.
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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.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Dispose of any smelly garbage or sticky residues, as these can attract flies and ants.
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Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
Organic certification adds a layer of traceability that appeals to consumers wary of pesticide residues and glyphosate.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Use hot water and a small scrub brush to get inside the reservoir and ports, and avoid using soaps, which can leave harmful residues, says Witko.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
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Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Leafy Greens Another staple on lists of produce with higher pesticide residues is leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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
Dispose of any smelly garbage or sticky residues, as these can attract flies and ants.
—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
25 June 2026
Organic certification adds a layer of traceability that appeals to consumers wary of pesticide residues and glyphosate.
—
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Use hot water and a small scrub brush to get inside the reservoir and ports, and avoid using soaps, which can leave harmful residues, says Witko.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
—
Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Leafy Greens Another staple on lists of produce with higher pesticide residues is leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residues
Noun
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Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
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These get 146-degree recline capabilities, with 70-degree leg rests.
Noun
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.
Noun
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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.
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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.
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“Residues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residues. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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