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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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Over the Blaq Tuxedo and Eric Hudson instrumental, Kelly thanked his fans and addressed the lack of his own residuals.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The plan was to resume chemotherapy afterward but a combination of positive margins (residual cancer cells) and a white blood cell count that never rebounded prevented her from continuing.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Noun
Counter this with $410M in feature expenses that are comprised of a $270M net production price tag (thanks to the starts and stops due to the strikes, and a fire on the UK set), a $111M global P&A and $29M in residuals and other expenses.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Over the Blaq Tuxedo and Eric Hudson instrumental, Kelly thanked his fans and addressed the lack of his own residuals.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Germany’s equivalent of a GFCI, called a residual current device, can detect bidirectional power flows, said Andreas Schmitz, a mechanical engineer and YouTuber in Germany who makes videos about balcony solar.
—Akielly Hu, Wired News, 3 May 2025
The plan was to resume chemotherapy afterward but a combination of positive margins (residual cancer cells) and a white blood cell count that never rebounded prevented her from continuing.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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To prevent critters from making a vehicle home sweet home, make sure the interior is kept clean and with no food residue left behind to attract them.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The lightweight cream blends easily into the skin and is nearly invisible, so there’s no need to worry about any chalky residue.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Stay organized: Use calendars, planners, or reminder apps to help manage memory problems or mental fatigue.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
20 May 2025
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So many nostalgic nods pulled on my heartstrings, from the return of the Paint the Night after-dark parade at Disneyland Park with reminders of the Main Street Electrical Parade to the new World of Color Happiness!—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In a place as old and majestic as Rome, even the mundane can contain fascinating remnants of history.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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While the boosters included parachutes allowing them to be recovered and reused, the fuel tank was designed to disintegrate during its atmospheric reentry along a ballistic trajectory ensuring any remnants landed in the Indian or Pacific Oceans.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The trust built with collaborators across various projects has enabled us to achieve lasting and impactful results.—
Erdem Erkul,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Early studies relied on the DNA of modern people to make inferences about evolution, but these methods could detect only events that had lasting effects.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In addition to the artworks–most created by international emerging artists–Fenix displays important historical artifacts related to migration such as a section of the Berlin Wall, a migrant boat from Lampedusa in the Mediterranean Sea, and a 1923 Nansen passport.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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The large complex is made up of stone structures built around open plazas, and as additional structures were added over time, several rooms became interior spaces — which is how the room containing the 23 artifacts became hidden.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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