as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
an ashtray full of cigarette stubs ticket stubs
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as in to blow out
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Recent Examples of stub
Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Don Crisman's ticket stub from the first Super Bowl held in 1967 in Los Angeles.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Justice Department sued Fulton County for access to its 2020 election records, including ballot stubs and signature envelopes.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
The documents required are a valid passport or passports, if traveling with more than one; proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, mortgage statement, rental payment stub or utility bill; or a permanent resident card, if applicable, according to the CBP website.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The idea is to leave slight stubs.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
Don Crisman's ticket stub from the first Super Bowl held in 1967 in Los Angeles.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Last month, the Justice Department sued Fulton County for access to its 2020 election records, including ballot stubs and signature envelopes.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2026
The documents required are a valid passport or passports, if traveling with more than one; proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, mortgage statement, rental payment stub or utility bill; or a permanent resident card, if applicable, according to the CBP website.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stub
Noun
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Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winner will serve remainder of term Whoever wins will fill the remainder of Hancock's term, which expires at the end of the year.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If previous records massaged her hedonism into silky, professional-grade pop, the sound on WOR$T GIRL is all sinew and scrap metal, a leaner and meaner vehicle for acting out.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Pieces of the structure were hauled off to a scrap yard in Maryland.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
2 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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“Stub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stub. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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