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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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The optional wooden wrist rests will add another $99 to your pledge, but a carry bag is included.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Boston trailed early in the fourth quarter against the remnants of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night before locking in late and pulling away for a 117-112 win at FedEx Forum.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Upmade goes beyond simply transforming leftovers into new t-shirts and other clothing by working with manufacturers to integrate circular principles into their production process to reduce waste.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Mar. 2026
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It’s best served fresh, but leftovers will keep for a day.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026
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By this token, the politician who steals scraps of another’s rhetoric (even if the actual stealing is performed by speechwriters) is derided as if he had been found watching pornography.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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Now that all of show business has sunk to Valerie’s level of scrounging for scraps, there’s no one better qualified to rally the troops.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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Two differing styles in the squared circle and on that board, their pieces are colorful, utilizing their own inspirations displayed for Sunset Flip.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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This law, one of hundreds of pieces of anti-trans legislation across the country senselessly targets the small minority of people who happen to be trans.—
Darren Rosenblum,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Bonzagni missed Carroll’s state championship window on both ends.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are people on both ends of every interaction, and there’s no substitute for human connection at work.—
Dennis Kozak,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Remainders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainders. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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