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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Advertisement The surprise was that part of Yager’s jaw hadn’t made it into his grave along with the rest of his remains.
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Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The three of them watched the rest of the game together in the Nuggets locker room, enjoying a slice of pizza.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2024
Currently there is no way to reverse the health effects of these antibiotics, and while some people may eventually regain their previous mobility, others remain impaired for the rest of their lives.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Jensen and Lee took charge the rest of the way, scoring the final three points of the match to win 15-11 and collect the point.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Booze wreaks havoc on two of them, in particular, which messes with the rest of them overall.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 19 Apr. 2024
Totality also offers spectators a chance to gaze upon the spectacular sight with the naked eye, though proper safety glasses are still required for the rest of the time.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Jobs for Britain’s university graduates are drying up at double the pace of the rest of the labor market, spurring concerns that businesses aren’t investing enough in their future workforces.
—Isabella Ward, Fortune Europe, 8 Apr. 2024
Maria Wyeth came to Hollywood for the same reason as the rest of us: to escape from someplace else.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The three of them watched the rest of the game together in the Nuggets locker room, enjoying a slice of pizza.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2024
Currently there is no way to reverse the health effects of these antibiotics, and while some people may eventually regain their previous mobility, others remain impaired for the rest of their lives.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Jensen and Lee took charge the rest of the way, scoring the final three points of the match to win 15-11 and collect the point.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024
Booze wreaks havoc on two of them, in particular, which messes with the rest of them overall.
—Ali Finney, SELF, 19 Apr. 2024
Totality also offers spectators a chance to gaze upon the spectacular sight with the naked eye, though proper safety glasses are still required for the rest of the time.
—USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
Jobs for Britain’s university graduates are drying up at double the pace of the rest of the labor market, spurring concerns that businesses aren’t investing enough in their future workforces.
—Isabella Ward, Fortune Europe, 8 Apr. 2024
Maria Wyeth came to Hollywood for the same reason as the rest of us: to escape from someplace else.
—Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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