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as in residue
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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as in reminder
a lingering indication of something from the past
Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
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as in lingering
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The oven was still warm with residual heat. The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.
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Recent Examples of residual
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, Brit drags some residuals of her pity party into the episode while car shopping with her husband in a scene devoid of any chemistry, then at dinner with Drew.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
The comedian recalled finding out that her SAG residual checks were going to the estate of Gilda Radner, who was a castmember on the NBC sketch comedy show from its inception in 1975 until departing after Season 5 in 1980.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Now researchers at the University of Maine's Advanced Structures & Composite Center (ASCC) have figured out a way of using those wood residuals to create homes.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, Brit drags some residuals of her pity party into the episode while car shopping with her husband in a scene devoid of any chemistry, then at dinner with Drew.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The note is a residual receipts loan that closes the project’s financing gap.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
The comedian recalled finding out that her SAG residual checks were going to the estate of Gilda Radner, who was a castmember on the NBC sketch comedy show from its inception in 1975 until departing after Season 5 in 1980.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Powder detergents might not fully dissolve, especially in cold water or short cycles, leaving behind a residue.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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If the ice ever appears cloudy, tastes unusual, production decreases, or residue is visible in the ice maker, Nagane recommends cleaning it immediately.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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That clip was a reminder of how big Sha Na Na were, for a time, part of a retro nostalgia movement that also included American Graffiti, Happy Days, and the original Grease stage show.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
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The song offers a skewering reminder of just some of the myriad of changes the country desperately needs.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Start by thoroughly clearing leftover debris, including wood chips and stump remnants, to prevent pest problems and prep for landscaping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Withholding these funds will cause lasting harm to students and families, and to our education system, our future workforce, and our economy.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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And there was no lasting evidence of that whatsoever.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 July 2025
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Archaeologists, who conducted a dig around the site in 2023, collected artifacts painting a tableaux of workers enduring unhealthy conditions hoping to attain a middle-class rank, according to an archaeology report released in March.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Upon graduation, my real awaking came in travel, particularly in Central America, stumbling across artifacts and cultural sacred sites that we were never taught about in school.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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