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
Use any leftovers on your burgers, tacos, and sandwiches.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
This casserole is also hearty enough to satisfy a crowd, or have leftovers for lunch the next day.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
However, remember that, for many, the offer of leftovers is part of the hospitality.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Back at Halloowella, locals are hired where possible, food is preordered to cut down on any leftovers, and bathroom products are handmade by Healing Island, a women’s initiative in Colombo.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers This flavorful salmon pasta dish makes delicious leftovers.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
So don't be afraid of leftovers.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
This casserole is also hearty enough to satisfy a crowd, or have leftovers for lunch the next day.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
However, remember that, for many, the offer of leftovers is part of the hospitality.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Back at Halloowella, locals are hired where possible, food is preordered to cut down on any leftovers, and bathroom products are handmade by Healing Island, a women’s initiative in Colombo.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers This flavorful salmon pasta dish makes delicious leftovers.
—Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
So don't be afraid of leftovers.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftovers
Noun
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American attitudes toward taking time off are different from the ones in much of Europe, where free time and rest are prioritized, said Kira Schrabram, an assistant professor of management at the University of Washington’s business school who studies meaningful and sustainable work.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Pruning the dead stem gives the orchid a longer rest period and a better bloom next year.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winner will serve remainder of term Whoever wins will fill the remainder of Hancock's term, which expires at the end of the year.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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As more and more satellite megaconstellations continue to be launched into Earth orbit, some researchers are beginning to calculate the chances that people on the surface could be struck by the incoming remnants of these spacecraft reentering the atmosphere.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stellar remnant will contract to form a white dwarf, and while the planetary nebula will fade after perhaps 20,000 years, the white dwarf will continue to shine for many trillions of years before fading out.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Feb. 2026
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