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as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard
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as in scraps
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
gathered together her fabric remnants to see if she had enough of them to sew a doll blanket for her niece
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Recent Examples of remnants
Egyptian archaeologists recently unearthed the remnants of a Christian monastic site from the 5th century, some 400 years after the time of Jesus Christ.
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Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
On March 6, Ecuadoran armed forces returned, this time to bomb the remnants of Miguel's property, captured in a video shared by the Department of War.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The farm buildings on the property—long verandas, shearing sheds, and concrete kennels—are old and decayed, remnants from long before the group showed up.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
In the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county that is home to Asheville, North Carolina, had more than 2,000 residents leaving in the months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed homes and cut off power and communications to mountain towns.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The remnants of the Point Street Bridge’s old swing structure that once allowed ships into the upper Providence River are set to be removed later in 2026.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Boston trailed early in the fourth quarter against the remnants of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night before locking in late and pulling away for a 117-112 win at FedEx Forum.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
One of the last remnants of this is the Hutchinson Shopping Mall sign, located just across from the Keswick entrance of Camp North End.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
On March 6, Ecuadoran armed forces returned, this time to bomb the remnants of Miguel's property, captured in a video shared by the Department of War.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The farm buildings on the property—long verandas, shearing sheds, and concrete kennels—are old and decayed, remnants from long before the group showed up.
—Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
In the Blue Ridge Mountains, the county that is home to Asheville, North Carolina, had more than 2,000 residents leaving in the months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed homes and cut off power and communications to mountain towns.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
The remnants of the Point Street Bridge’s old swing structure that once allowed ships into the upper Providence River are set to be removed later in 2026.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Boston trailed early in the fourth quarter against the remnants of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night before locking in late and pulling away for a 117-112 win at FedEx Forum.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
One of the last remnants of this is the Hutchinson Shopping Mall sign, located just across from the Keswick entrance of Camp North End.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnants
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold at a 90-degree angle, giving passengers room to sleep or stretch out.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rescuers believe the feline had spent over a decade outdoors, surviving harsh winters sustained on scraps from nearby residents.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is the first time the city’s office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency has offered assistance for organics recycling, which separates food scraps from other waste for processing into compost, a soil fertilizer.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Nearly 60% of samples from these items had zero detectable pesticide residues.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Remnants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnants. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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