REMAINDER Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

remainder

noun

ri-ˈmān-dər

Definition of remainder next

as in rest

a remaining group or portion the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later

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Relevance

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as in scrap

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet

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whole

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of remainder One of the risks of Netflix’s earlier cash-and-stock offer was that a remainder of the final payout to shareholders could fluctuate when WBD was ultimately sold. —

Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026 Working with tax strategists early allows for structuring opportunities that minimize liability, such as capital gains treatment, deferred compensation, or charitable remainder trusts. —

John Hall, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026 After the opening flush of these songs, the record’s remainder doesn’t quite reach the same highs. —

Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026 Gray forms the eyelet clips, lining, tongue patch and outsole, while white is used for the Jumpman appearances and remainder of the midsole. —

Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remainder

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainder

Noun

Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Guests rotate through heat, cold and rest, moving from saunas and steam rooms into cool or Nordic plunge pools before recovering in hammocks, Adirondack chairs or warm pools with waterfalls and jets.

— David Hochman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026