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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
From there, players stick to Abby's perspective for nearly the entire remainder of the game.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Another gift that generates regular income is the charitable remainder trust.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Adding someone as a joint owner to your account or creating a remainder interest in your property is a gift.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Just four songs in, Tesfaye’s failing voice necessitated the cancelation of the gig’s remainder.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Another gift that generates regular income is the charitable remainder trust.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
Adding someone as a joint owner to your account or creating a remainder interest in your property is a gift.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Just four songs in, Tesfaye’s failing voice necessitated the cancelation of the gig’s remainder.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainder
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However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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These rules, if finalized, would apply to both indoor and outdoor work settings and would require employers to implement measures such as providing water, rest breaks, and acclimatization periods when temperatures reach certain thresholds.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
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But compared to Paul’s clash with Mike Perry and Nate Diaz, this scrap with Chavez Jr. doesn’t seem to be moving the needle as much.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Use food scraps to make broth, then compost the leftovers to make fertilizer.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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Carved into chalk more than 1,600 years ago, the vaulted caverns at Taittinger stretch nearly 60 feet underground, their walls layered with remnants of Roman quarries, medieval crypts and Benedictine abbey foundations.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Start by thoroughly clearing leftover debris, including wood chips and stump remnants, to prevent pest problems and prep for landscaping.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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The New Zealand team Auckland City began the Club World Cup as the tournament’s fall guys, losing 10-0 against the German champions Bayern Munich, but by the end of the group stage, the semi-professional outfit earned respect by holding Boca Juniors to a draw.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Senate lawmakers are pressing to vote on the measure by the end of the week.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
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“Remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainder. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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