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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
Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Hearty, wholesome, and completely satisfying, this Italian wedding soup is easy to make and leftovers store beautifully.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
R29 Team, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
In true fair form, it's served on a stick and with a paper tray to catch all the leftover dripping cheese.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The 1964 discovery of the leftover glow from the Big Bang was initially thought to be from bird poop.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 11 Sep. 2025
Hearty, wholesome, and completely satisfying, this Italian wedding soup is easy to make and leftovers store beautifully.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Lunch is leftover tofu and rice from our taco bar — still very tasty!
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 22 Aug. 2025
In true fair form, it's served on a stick and with a paper tray to catch all the leftover dripping cheese.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
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One of the most effective vehicles for accomplishing all of this is a charitable remainder annuity trust, known as a CRAT.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The prediction of an above-average remainder of the season is based on a combination of factors, including warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Seas, and an active West African Monsoon.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some tingling is expected, but rest assured that aloe vera, honey, and vitamin E are there to keep your skin comfortable and hydrated.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ohtani will be pitching on 11 days of rest as the Dodgers have given him an extended break in anticipation of the final two weeks of the regular season and the postseason.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is a compelling approach, as the lessor traditionally owns residual risk in an automotive lease transaction.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The findings address all-cause mortality rather than specific diseases, and although the researchers adjusted for many factors, residual confounding is still possible.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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And 92 million metric tons of textiles—which can range from leftover scraps and cuttings to entire runs of fabric—can end up in warehouses, or worse, landfills or incinerators.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Sep. 2025
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Construction and demolition projects are also required to separate and recycle all recyclable materials, including concrete, asphalt and scrap metal.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Founded by Joel Russ, the shop, is one of the last remaining Jewish appetizing stores, which are distinct from delis.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Please continue to heed remaining road closures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The key to smooth, easy travel days is preparedness, and while society has undoubtedly come to rely heavily on technology over the last several years, some remnants of the past are still integral to your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, the mega-wide legs on fluid trousers and the patchwork on an overall style reflected the brand's commitment to upcycling remnants, a hallmark of its approach.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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