the rest
noun
: the part that is left when other people or things are gone, used, etc. : the remainder
You bring these bags in, and I'll bring the rest.
—often + ofWe ate the rest of the cake.
He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.
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Regular blood rechecks will be necessary and will determine the need for medications, possibly for the rest of her life.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Pending the rest of the weekend’s games, Summit FC stands in eighth place in the NWSL ahead of a 35-day break.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
After Sanger called timeout at 21-all, the Lancers didn’t earn a point the rest of the way.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Build the profile assets in parallel with the rest of your work.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Pending the rest of the weekend’s games, Summit FC stands in eighth place in the NWSL ahead of a 35-day break.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
After Sanger called timeout at 21-all, the Lancers didn’t earn a point the rest of the way.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026
Build the profile assets in parallel with the rest of your work.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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