LEFTOVER Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈleft-ˌō-vər

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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whole

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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leftover

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adjective

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

Noun

Once the chicken’s done, the leftover juices get thickened and whisked into a quick sauce for drizzling. —

Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 The slow-rolling collapse of traditional late-night shows has been the theme of the past year, with the FCC pressuring broadcasters, network economics imploding and streaming gobbling up all of the leftovers. —

Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 June 2026

Adjective

ReFED also notes that a lack of experience repurposing leftover ingredients is one of the top drivers of household food waste. —

Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026 Your priorities deserve resources, not leftover attention. —

Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for leftover

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Noun

Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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