for the rest

phrase

: with regard to remaining issues or needs

Examples of for the rest in a Sentence

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If its current rate of decline continues for the rest of the fiscal year, sales will fall below $1 billion for the first time since 2010. — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 There is hope of a turnaround given this start, even missing franchise goaltender Igor Shesterkin for the rest of the season. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs and a leg, the team said Monday, most likely sidelining the Super Bowl MVP for the rest of 2026. — David K. Li, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 The minutes had passed so quickly for the rest of the world, but for the families waiting to learn whether their children were alive, the abrupt end of the gunfire wasn’t the end of their agony. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the rest

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for the rest was in 1545

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“For the rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20rest. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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