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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Drewenski will serve out the remainder of Clark’s term, which will end in spring 2027.
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
While the cuts outlined in the memo would take effect for the 2026-27 school year, the district is also looking at cost-saving measures for the remainder of the current school year.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
That is why both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have dedicated the remainder of their seasons — and particularly their appearances in this week’s Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore — in his memory.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Following the shooting, the mall closed for the remainder of the day Sunday.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
While the cuts outlined in the memo would take effect for the 2026-27 school year, the district is also looking at cost-saving measures for the remainder of the current school year.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
That is why both the men’s and women’s basketball teams have dedicated the remainder of their seasons — and particularly their appearances in this week’s Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Tournament at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore — in his memory.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2026
Following the shooting, the mall closed for the remainder of the day Sunday.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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