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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
that doormat is just a leftover from when the new carpet was installed
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as in rest
leftovers plural
a remaining group or portion
take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf
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as in residual
still existing or present after other parts are used or removed
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.
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Recent Examples of leftover
Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
This will help remove any leftover soap residue, Knoll shares.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Meth users, for instance, typically smoke the drug, and commingling pipes with people who use fentanyl risks meth users overdosing after unwittingly smoking leftover fentanyl residue.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
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Noun
But there are also Jews right here in our community doing amazing things, such as creating a program to donate kosher leftovers to those in need and hosting a Purim event for children facing illness, trauma or loss.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
This will help remove any leftover soap residue, Knoll shares.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The city also plans to implement a new program to help residents with rental, deposit and utility costs using leftover federal housing money from 2017 that will be reclaimed by the federal government if not used this year.
—Stacy Brandt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Meth users, for instance, typically smoke the drug, and commingling pipes with people who use fentanyl risks meth users overdosing after unwittingly smoking leftover fentanyl residue.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
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
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To meet that additional need, more mines will need to be opened, and extra production developed – including extracting residual copper from old mine debris that was previously viewed as having too little copper to be worth processing.—
Adam Charles Simon,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026
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For tonight into Tuesday morning, there is potential for residual moisture on area roadways to freeze into black ice and result in slick spots.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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By this token, the politician who steals scraps of another’s rhetoric (even if the actual stealing is performed by speechwriters) is derided as if he had been found watching pornography.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Now that all of show business has sunk to Valerie’s level of scrounging for scraps, there’s no one better qualified to rally the troops.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some chiles will stick to shrimp and that’s okay; add remaining chiles to pan.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Tennessee's average offensive rebounds per game, most among remaining teams.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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One of the last remnants of this is the Hutchinson Shopping Mall sign, located just across from the Keswick entrance of Camp North End.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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