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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
Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Even at that rate, with one hot tub in each borough, making a dent in the leftover snow will take time.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the most noxious of former President Joe Biden’s leftover regulatory rules applies to partnerships — an increasingly common form of business organization and expansion.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Consume a leftover half avocado within a day or two.
—Abigail Abesamis Demarest, Martha Stewart, 30 Jan. 2026
Even at that rate, with one hot tub in each borough, making a dent in the leftover snow will take time.
—Doug Williams, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Grocery stores and food manufacturers, which started managing their inventories more efficiently during the pandemic, now have less leftover food to give.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
One of the most noxious of former President Joe Biden’s leftover regulatory rules applies to partnerships — an increasingly common form of business organization and expansion.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
Noun
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One of the risks of Netflix’s earlier cash-and-stock offer was that a remainder of the final payout to shareholders could fluctuate when WBD was ultimately sold.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Working with tax strategists early allows for structuring opportunities that minimize liability, such as capital gains treatment, deferred compensation, or charitable remainder trusts.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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The Bulls were also without three starters, as Josh Giddey (hamstring injury management), Nikola Vucevic (rest) and Coby White (calf injury management) were all held out of Saturday’s game.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Wellness travel now accounts for nearly 8 percent of global trips and is a $900 billion industry, with demand rising for retreats that prioritize rest and renewal.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some people get better but still have residual symptoms.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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No headaches, no residual or negative effects from the accident.—
Will Rice,
Outside,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The program director, Kathy, slid me a scrap of paper.—
Nick Dothée,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Customers are also digging through the drawers for scrap gold and unwanted or broken jewelry.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Republicans appealed a ruling that scrapped the last remaining New York City congressional district held by a Republican.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Per Tankathon, the Hawks have the fourth-easiest remaining schedule.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Every corner of the island bears witness to physical remnants of the seven nations whose flags once crowned its edifices, giving visitors the impression of exploring a living history book still intact.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the recent study, researchers used ancient DNA remnants to reconstruct the bacterium's genome.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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