as in remainders
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
a patchwork quilt sewn together from the fag ends of many bolts of cloth
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Noun
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The show’s opening sequences show readers wrapping fish and other food scraps in the latest edition.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025 -
There may have been a few childhood scraps along the way, though.—
Otto Rabe,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, the new storms will be caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Mario, and National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Prediction Center meteorologist Frank Pereira told Newsweek that they are expected to have plenty of moisture with them.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The key to smooth, easy travel days is preparedness, and while society has undoubtedly come to rely heavily on technology over the last several years, some remnants of the past are still integral to your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Fag ends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fag%20ends. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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