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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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Maybe three straight trips to the Stanley Cup Final and short, summer rests were just too much for their bodies to bear.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026 -
The ergonomic, curved frame provides extra comfort, while the drink holder and arm rests are ideal for relaxation.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Pat Verbeek, general manager, A- Verbeek was brought in to slice and dice the remnants of the Bob Murray era, which saw the Ducks reach the conference finals in 2015 and 2017.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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With Slowik, one of the few remnants of former coach Mike McDaniel’s staff, this latest opportunity gives him the chance to reconnect with the same talent that helped during his time as passing game coordinator.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Back at Halloowella, locals are hired where possible, food is preordered to cut down on any leftovers, and bathroom products are handmade by Healing Island, a women’s initiative in Colombo.—
Harriet Compston,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even if the foil looks clean, avoid reusing it—even for storing leftovers or reheating other foods.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Don’t put corn husks, coffee grinds, onion peels, peach pits, eggshells, bones, vegetable peels, meat scraps, grease and large amounts of pasta down the drain.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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For much of the nineteenth century, dolls were made at home from corn husks, clothing scraps, and the like, or produced from expensive, fragile bisque porcelain and kept high up on shelves to be admired by grownup collectors, not pawed by clumsy kids.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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High jewelry pieces by Levuma completed the look.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, if your wardrobe consists of neutral or mostly black pieces, consider a colorful face or a playful aesthetic, such as the digital models.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two are, in many ways, at opposite ends of the Democratic Party’s big tent.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Seven-foot sophomore post Matas Vokietaitis is going through some growing pains on both ends.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Remainders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainders. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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