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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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Recent Examples of remainders
Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
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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.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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.
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Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainders
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Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
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These get 146-degree recline capabilities, with 70-degree leg rests.
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The fact that scientific excavations take place and some remnants are saved is thanks to the nation’s first comprehensive local archaeological preservation laws, approved by Miami and Miami-Dade County in the 1980s.
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In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
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Recipe Tips For 4th Of July Pasta Salad Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to three day in the refrigerator.
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Store leftovers, meal prep, organize, protect your toiletries when traveling, transport pet treats and more.
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Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
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Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
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According to Jackson’s account, Fong said her father, the village headman, removed large pieces of wreckage from the crash site and organized the burial of McKinney’s body right there.
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And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
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Then layer in a leave-in conditioner or bond repair treatment, a scalp serum or light oil on the ends and a heat protectant before any styling tools touch your strands.
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This wrenches the chromosomes apart into two sets and reels them to opposite ends of the cytoplasm sea.
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“Remainders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainders. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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