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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Once Schaefer’s emotional moment was done, the rest of the conversations ranged from mildly awkward to borderline painful.
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
China knows this, and so does the rest of the Asian establishment.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Recipients are expected to inherit some $106 trillion of that amount, mainly from baby boomers, with the rest going to charity.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Peterson was credited with singlehandedly keeping the ship running when the rest of the repair party was killed or severely wounded, Hegseth said.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
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Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 June 2025
China knows this, and so does the rest of the Asian establishment.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Recipients are expected to inherit some $106 trillion of that amount, mainly from baby boomers, with the rest going to charity.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Peterson was credited with singlehandedly keeping the ship running when the rest of the repair party was killed or severely wounded, Hegseth said.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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