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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
that doormat is just a leftover from when the new carpet was installed
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as in rest
leftovers plural
a remaining group or portion
take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf
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as in residual
still existing or present after other parts are used or removed
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.
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Recent Examples of leftover
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Anson Wong, cofounder of Eat100 Also addressing food waste in Japan is Kai Hashizume, who cofounded Booon in 2022 to convert leftover food into a low-cost source of insect protein for aquaculture feed.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Plant Early Got leftover bulbs from fall?
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli, and topped with cheese, are an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Anson Wong, cofounder of Eat100 Also addressing food waste in Japan is Kai Hashizume, who cofounded Booon in 2022 to convert leftover food into a low-cost source of insect protein for aquaculture feed.
—Zinnia Lee, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Adjective
Scrape Away Leftover Food Use a rubber spatula or paper towel to remove leftover food from the dishes and cookware.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026
Plant Early Got leftover bulbs from fall?
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
Noun
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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New York will also have a clear rest advantage over the Spurs with a nine-day lay-off by the time the NBA Finals start.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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After thirty, rest is important.—
Taiye Selasi,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Asteroid impacts can fracture and heat Earth’s crust, creating hydrothermal systems where residual heat warms groundwater and lakes for extended periods.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Despite residual discomfort, Hernandez played in all 17 postseason games, seeing time mostly in left field after Michael Conforto was not included on the playoff roster.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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The food scraps and stalks are brought to the lab where they're dried, ground up and mixed with various natural binders and fillers leading to a compostable alternative to cement or epoxies.—
Marcella Baietto,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Repeat with second batch of dough scraps.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Known as Complex 571-7, the site is the last remaining Titan II missile complex left intact from a network of 54 facilities that once formed a key part of America’s nuclear deterrent.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Do Take the ferry from Stonington to Isle au Haut, one of Maine's few remaining unbridged inhabited islands, visit the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, and take a walk around the one-of-a-kind sculpture garden at Nervous Nellie’s Jams and Jellies.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Yi’s studio is filled with the remnants of her works.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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There are several Star City tourism companies that offer packages to take an excursion to Moscow or have an extended stay in this strange remnant of another age.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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