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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The world faces a global recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for the remainder of this year, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said Tuesday.
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Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The new justice will serve the remainder of Bevan’s term, which was to end in January 2031.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
Some studies estimate Medicare covers roughly two-thirds of total healthcare expenses, leaving the remainder to retirees.
—Andrew Crowell, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The Bureau of Reclamation released additional water from Keswick Dam, but current snowpack conditions still point to risks for the remainder of the water year.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Miles Weiss, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The new justice will serve the remainder of Bevan’s term, which was to end in January 2031.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Apr. 2026
Some studies estimate Medicare covers roughly two-thirds of total healthcare expenses, leaving the remainder to retirees.
—Andrew Crowell, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The Bureau of Reclamation released additional water from Keswick Dam, but current snowpack conditions still point to risks for the remainder of the water year.
—Chaewon Chung
april 13, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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