the remainder
noun
: the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.
Most of the students left today and the remainder will leave tomorrow.
—often + ofThe players will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
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People residing in hurricane prone areas are urged to follow local weather guidance and remain vigilant through the remainder of the hurricane season.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
As expected, star receiver Tyreek Hill will miss the remainder of the season with a significant knee injury, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Pearsall tried to return to the game, played one snap, then went back to the bench for the remainder of the contest.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Boise State football schedule Here is the rest of Boise State’s schedule for the remainder of the season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
As expected, star receiver Tyreek Hill will miss the remainder of the season with a significant knee injury, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel confirmed Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Pearsall tried to return to the game, played one snap, then went back to the bench for the remainder of the contest.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Boise State football schedule Here is the rest of Boise State’s schedule for the remainder of the season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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