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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later
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as in scrap
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet
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Recent Examples of remainder
Working with tax strategists early allows for structuring opportunities that minimize liability, such as capital gains treatment, deferred compensation, or charitable remainder trusts.
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John Hall, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
After the opening flush of these songs, the record’s remainder doesn’t quite reach the same highs.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
Gray forms the eyelet clips, lining, tongue patch and outsole, while white is used for the Jumpman appearances and remainder of the midsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The offer also will work for any of the three Thanksgiving NFL games and remainder of the Week 13 slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
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John Hall, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
After the opening flush of these songs, the record’s remainder doesn’t quite reach the same highs.
—Aimee Cliff, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2026
Gray forms the eyelet clips, lining, tongue patch and outsole, while white is used for the Jumpman appearances and remainder of the midsole.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 Jan. 2026
The offer also will work for any of the three Thanksgiving NFL games and remainder of the Week 13 slate.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainder
Noun
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For the remaining time, they are expected to stay on call, often without rest, ready to care for vulnerable New Yorkers.—
Christopher Marte,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This means rest could be misclassified as sleep in some cases.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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However, compostable products can’t necessarily be tossed into your basic, countertop compost bins(which are effectively glorified food scrap containers, FYI).—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Even as the hyper-seasonal menu changes, the country’s bounty—often sourced from within Île-de-France—shines with rarely a peel, seed, or scrap unused.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The shell still contained remnants of its original plug and traces of plant material, which were recovered for analysis.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Using innovative fossil reconstruction techniques, the researchers revealed remnants of two extinct species locked inside large rocks.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Folks can read more about end-of-life doula training and practices, and search a directory, on the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance website.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Edwards turned the ball over with 31 seconds left and Christian Braun got fouled at the other end after Jokic passed up a floater to tie it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throw the pieces into a zip-top bag along with lemon (juice and slices), olive oil, a minced shallot, some Parmesan, and salt and pepper.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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Each piece carries a subtle, intentional message -- a daily reminder of your beauty and worth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainder. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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