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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The report highlights national differences, with the U.S. moving towards online news sources at a faster rate than the rest of the world.
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Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Specific aircraft have their own special interiors to distinguish them from the rest of the fleet.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
In his view, U.S. consumers have become the growth engine for the rest of the world.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
But most signs point to a tightening of the market for the rest of 2025, according to a new report from cars.com.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
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Emma Woollacott, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Specific aircraft have their own special interiors to distinguish them from the rest of the fleet.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 July 2025
In his view, U.S. consumers have become the growth engine for the rest of the world.
—Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
But most signs point to a tightening of the market for the rest of 2025, according to a new report from cars.com.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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