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as in rests
a remaining group or portion
the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later
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as in remnants
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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Noun
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Complete three sets with 30-second rests between them.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026 -
But the rationale behind the NIH ban that human cells could make pigs too human rests on a misunderstanding of what gives beings – and human beings in particular – moral standing.—
Monika Piotrowska,
The Conversation,
8 Dec. 2025
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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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For someone like Crystal, whose childhood would have been violently destroyed by the Rage outbreak, the remnants of human culture become distorted scripture.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
21 Jan. 2026
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Proper food storage is essential for keeping your fresh foods fresh, meal prepping, giving homemade meals as gifts, and saving leftovers for later.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Jan. 2026
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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
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Take the quiz here … BUCKLE UP – Major airline scraps two signature policies many passengers long depended on.—
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FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cioppino is a result of their resourcefulness, tossing seafood scraps into stockpots, down on Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This approach emphasizes meaningful pieces that tell a story over instant gratification.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Streets Department says crews spent part of the day making sure the more than 600 pieces of equipment, that will be used to clear the snow, are ready to roll.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Valencia coach Danny Ortega credited Kennedy with bringing the energy on both ends of the floor in the final quarter.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
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Anthony Edwards has been superhuman with his shot making at the ends of games for much of the season.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Remainders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainders. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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