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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
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
The actual material has one side made of Lyocell fabric, which helps remove any leftover makeup, oil, and dirt, and a soft cotton side for more sensitive areas.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 June 2025
Back in 2017, district officials met with the cities of Mission Viejo and Aliso Viejo and agreed to use that leftover money for science and tech buildings at Aliso Niguel and Newhart.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Noun
The mother of the 13-year-old student who saved part of the brownie in his backpack took the leftovers to the police department, reported the situation and had the brownie tested.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
The actual material has one side made of Lyocell fabric, which helps remove any leftover makeup, oil, and dirt, and a soft cotton side for more sensitive areas.
—Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 5 June 2025
Adjective
Resort crews build the park by pushing leftover snow from adjacent slopes on top of remaining snow just above the Center Village.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 3 June 2025
Back in 2017, district officials met with the cities of Mission Viejo and Aliso Viejo and agreed to use that leftover money for science and tech buildings at Aliso Niguel and Newhart.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
Noun
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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Teams will only be allowed to exceed the cap by an amount equal to the prior season’s average salary — unless the NHL and NHLPA approve the full amount, which will only happen when there is no doubt the player will miss the entire remainder of the season, including the playoffs.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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These rules, if finalized, would apply to both indoor and outdoor work settings and would require employers to implement measures such as providing water, rest breaks, and acclimatization periods when temperatures reach certain thresholds.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Neither of the statements directly addressed some of the questions raised by lawmakers and nonproliferation experts in the aftermath of the strikes about what kinds of residual nuclear capabilities Iran may have retained.—
Olivia Victoria Gazis,
CBS News,
25 June 2025
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But compared to Paul’s clash with Mike Perry and Nate Diaz, this scrap with Chavez Jr. doesn’t seem to be moving the needle as much.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Use food scraps to make broth, then compost the leftovers to make fertilizer.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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With neither side willing to compromise, the collapse of negotiations would leave military escalation as the only remaining path.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Lamm encountered the species’ plight on a visit to North Carolina, home to the last 12 or so remaining red wolves in the wild.—
Andrea Marks,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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