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
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
At one point, in the role of a former C.I.A. agent, Walter Lloyd, Hackman stubs a gun under the nose of a hapless nitwit from the agency who has been sent to protect Walter and his family.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
David Chiu, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This means that fronds should be cut flush with the trunk since frond stubs are platforms where flying embers can land.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
There have been stretches of the season when the Wolves look like a bona-fide contender in the West, only to stub their toes on a mediocre team and bring the doubts back to the surface.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
At one point, in the role of a former C.I.A. agent, Walter Lloyd, Hackman stubs a gun under the nose of a hapless nitwit from the agency who has been sent to protect Walter and his family.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
Among the book’s highlights are rare and previously unseen photos; memorabilia such as ticket stubs, show posters and Elektra Records publicity material; and a complete discography and tour history.
—David Chiu, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
This means that fronds should be cut flush with the trunk since frond stubs are platforms where flying embers can land.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stub
Noun
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In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Verb
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Last time out, the team was blown out by the Lynx, losing 102-63.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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The Gators spent nine months in the offseason of 2024 preparing for the Canes, and were blown out at home in the season opener.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Kimmel said the country has an oversupply domestically of scrap metal, if U.S. companies cannot export.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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That technical change increases the likelihood that a congregation of a tumbledown church might raise the money to unlock more housing and at the same time fix up their building — without simply selling it for scrap.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Start by thoroughly clearing leftover debris, including wood chips and stump remnants, to prevent pest problems and prep for landscaping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Stub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stub. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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