remainders

noun

plural of remainder
1
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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2
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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Recent Examples of remainders Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026 The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainders
  1. rests
  2. remnants
  3. leftovers
  4. scraps
  5. pieces
  6. ends
Noun
  • But whatever a judge decides, the ballot box is where the fate of Proposition 39 rests.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • From floral pitchers to spoon rests and serving bowls, your entire table can enjoy a matching makeover full of soft brown leaves and blue petals.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of rests
Noun
  • Three of Neptune's moons might have been born from the remnants of ancient icy worlds shattered by Neptune's largest moon, Triton, a new study finds.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Found in the burn barrel were remnants of Gross' glasses, clothing, magazines, and a vial of her dog's insulin.
    — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of remnants
Noun
  • Get leftovers and other perishable foods into the refrigerator within two hours, and keep your refrigerator at 40°F or colder.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Garner started the video with a clip of her drinking leftovers from the drink container and seemingly getting a brain freeze, holding her hand to her forehead and grimacing.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of leftovers
Noun
  • The midfield is a combination of tight scraps, with a wide spread then covering the back half of the field.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At reuse centers, crafters can collect a few ribbons and fabric scraps instead of entire spools or bolts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraps
Noun
  • There, guests can browse popular collections like Aquaracer and Formula 1 along with exclusive pieces from the brand’s 60th Anniversary Carrera collection.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Coltrane adopted Naima’s daughter, Syeeda, and wrote beautiful pieces for both.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of pieces
Noun
  • This is an entirely true story, because Halle Berry is, in fact, a 9-year-old rescue cat, and because the lone billion-dollar franchise in the WNBA, an expansion club that tipped off in 2025, understands the means to its ends.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • But if shippers and insurers perceive that Egypt’s Mediterranean facilities are not only within Iranian range but also capable of being hit, that raises the prospect of the Red Sea being restricted at both ends.
    — Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
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