REMAINDERS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

remainders

noun

plural of remainder

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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Relevance

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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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wholes

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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

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Noun

An appliance that melted rests on a counter in D&P Green, a pine resin distillery destroyed by the wildfire in Le Porge.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Some perspective on just how unique that figure is rests inside the TruMedia database, which goes back to 2000.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rests

Noun

The storm scraps flights, concerts and sports events The storm forced a change of plans for many people.

— Matthew Mulligan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
Trash cans filled with food scraps are a welcome feast for household pests like roaches, flies, and ants, but a countertop compost bin is a simple way to stop attracting them in the first place.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of scraps

Noun

Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Crab shells, whole and in pieces, turned up all over the school, to be swept away with the dust and fallen leaves and other litter, placed in a trash bag, and carried off behind the buildings to the incinerator.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of pieces

Noun

The product is applied to dry lengths and ends and works diligently to tame flyaways once you’re done drying.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
To further test the adhesive’s stickiness, the team attached ropes to the ends of two strips of the tape, stuck the strips together, and used the setup for a tug-of-war between students and faculty.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026

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