as in rest
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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Recent Examples of leftovers
Proper food storage is essential for keeping your fresh foods fresh, meal prepping, giving homemade meals as gifts, and saving leftovers for later.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Jan. 2026
This super easy pork barbecue can be paired with coleslaw, cheese grits, or cornbread for a delicious dinner that makes even better leftovers.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Earlier last year, scientists unearthed a new dinosaur, plus its ancient leftovers, in a tourist hot spot in Argentina.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Are the Heat still only going to offer cap filler and leftovers?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
Since January tends to be glacial at the box office, several Thanksgiving and Christmas leftovers rounded out the top five on domestic charts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
Any leftovers are saved for the farm for composting and wood chipping.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Mom pulled out her restaurant leftovers at the New Year’s Day family gathering.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 Jan. 2026
This super easy pork barbecue can be paired with coleslaw, cheese grits, or cornbread for a delicious dinner that makes even better leftovers.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026
Earlier last year, scientists unearthed a new dinosaur, plus its ancient leftovers, in a tourist hot spot in Argentina.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Are the Heat still only going to offer cap filler and leftovers?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
Since January tends to be glacial at the box office, several Thanksgiving and Christmas leftovers rounded out the top five on domestic charts.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
Any leftovers are saved for the farm for composting and wood chipping.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Mom pulled out her restaurant leftovers at the New Year’s Day family gathering.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2026
Enjoy the leftovers chilled, or reheat individual servings in a heat-safe vessel in the oven or microwave until the chicken reaches 165°F and the casserole is warm throughout.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftovers
Noun
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My heart is then nearer to the dust, and to endless rest.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Research supports that neutrals provide a psychological anchor, a visual rest for the psyche.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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The remnants of a 19th-century shipwreck have been unearthed on the beach at a New Jersey state park.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The Helix Nebula is composed of stellar material shrugged off by a dying star as its outer layers were blasted away and its core collapsed to form a dense stellar remnant called a white dwarf.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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