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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Recent Examples of stub
Adam Gardner, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The driver's side includes pockets for storing maps, cash, parking stubs and other items one might need quick access to on the road.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
Their upper offers more coverage, while their toe cap will save you from stubs or scratches on rocks or debris.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 30 July 2025
Traffic at the highway’s now-southern terminus, an east-west stub between Kuna Road and Orchard Avenue, is expected to decrease 29%, thanks to the future extension.
—Rose Evans
july 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Incentives – Make the better choice the better experience, like Billie Eilish’s concession discount for fans who showed a transit stub.
—Adam Gardner, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
The driver's side includes pockets for storing maps, cash, parking stubs and other items one might need quick access to on the road.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
Their upper offers more coverage, while their toe cap will save you from stubs or scratches on rocks or debris.
—Lauren Wingenroth, SELF, 30 July 2025
Traffic at the highway’s now-southern terminus, an east-west stub between Kuna Road and Orchard Avenue, is expected to decrease 29%, thanks to the future extension.
—Rose Evans
july 23, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stub
Noun
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See list for remainder of 2025, start of 2026 Remaining full moons in 2025 Thursday, Dec. 4: Cold Moon John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Collection activity had been paused for roughly five years, a remainder of Covid-era policies meant to offer relief to borrowers.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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If a vehicle receives no bids and the car owner shows up, the towing company would be required to offer the car back to them at whatever their costs are before selling it for scrap.—
Dave Altimari,
ProPublica,
7 Jan. 2026
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Davis officials noted, however, that local rates reflect a broader range of services, including on-street yard material pickup, 24-hour recycling drop-off centers and early adoption of food-scrap and organics programs.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Recently, archaeologists found a massive stone basin in Italy dating back more than 2,000 years — remnants of a once-powerful rival of Rome.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The transition will occur around December 1, with the main remnant of the PENN partnership being the linear betting show, ESPN BET Live.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Stub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stub. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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