for the rest

phrase

: with regard to remaining issues or needs

Examples of for the rest in a Sentence

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Asked whether Amata might expand into other Southeast Asian markets, like Indonesia or Cambodia, Kromadit says the company already has enough land to occupy him for the rest of his life. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026 King Khalid International Airport remains temporarily closed for the rest of the week. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026 Airlines suspended flights to the airport, some for the rest of the week. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 And while there wasn’t as big of a return for the rest of the afternoon, the Dolphins appear good for at least one special teams blunder a game. — Miami Herald, 11 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

Cite this Entry

“For the rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20rest. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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