for the rest

phrase

: with regard to remaining issues or needs

Examples of for the rest in a Sentence

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Perhaps that is what makes Georgia so scary for the rest of college football. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026 Handle what genuinely needs attention, and choose a stopping point for the rest. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 Offscreen, the part tied Koenig to the franchise for the rest of his career. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026 Delane practiced Wednesday before being held out for the rest of the practice week. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 30 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 7 Nov. 2026.

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