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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
Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
For the past few decades, rice farmers have taken to flooding their fields after harvest, rather than burning the leftover scraps and rice straw.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The rapper’s leftover blunt ashes, pieces, and roaches have been transformed into one-of-a-kind art by artist Erica Kovitz for an ultra-limited debut collection.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Store leftover chicken parmesan in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
For the past few decades, rice farmers have taken to flooding their fields after harvest, rather than burning the leftover scraps and rice straw.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In true fair form, it's served on a stick and with a paper tray to catch all the leftover dripping cheese.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The rapper’s leftover blunt ashes, pieces, and roaches have been transformed into one-of-a-kind art by artist Erica Kovitz for an ultra-limited debut collection.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
Noun
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One of the most effective vehicles for accomplishing all of this is a charitable remainder annuity trust, known as a CRAT.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The prediction of an above-average remainder of the season is based on a combination of factors, including warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Seas, and an active West African Monsoon.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve could’ve wanted to use the regular season finale as a chance to get others more minutes and allow her stars some rest just days before the postseason begins.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 Sep. 2025
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Humans arrive with a lifetime of real-world learning and need nothing more exotic than food, water, and rest.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is a compelling approach, as the lessor traditionally owns residual risk in an automotive lease transaction.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The findings address all-cause mortality rather than specific diseases, and although the researchers adjusted for many factors, residual confounding is still possible.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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For years, Hollow Knight fans have been trapped in their own cage, waiting for release, lunging at every scrap of news only to be dashed back down.—
Keller Gordon,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Using faux chenille, a fabric manipulation technique that creates layered textures, Threadapeutic produces richly tactile works that can take three months to complete, such as Gather and Shore wall hangings made from lace, brocade and tulle scraps.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Founded by Joel Russ, the shop, is one of the last remaining Jewish appetizing stores, which are distinct from delis.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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Please continue to heed remaining road closures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The walls are the only remnants of the old hotel site.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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British archaeologists recently found the remnants of a 17th-century house where Isaac Newton’s mother lived – not far from the site of his famous apple tree.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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