for the rest

phrase

: with regard to remaining issues or needs

Examples of for the rest in a Sentence

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The winner will emerge feeling optimistic about its chances of making a run in the Big 12, while the loser may need to recalibrate expectations for the rest of the season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Fifth-year wide receiver Leland Smith caught three passes for 59 yards despite playing just one snap the previous two weeks, potentially giving Iamaleava and Kennedy a 6-foot-4 target to look to for the rest of the season. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 Fans now wonder what this could mean for the rest of the season. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 The crime followed Lizzie for the rest of her life, constantly garnering media attention but the murderer was never found. — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 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 28 Sep. 2026.

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