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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
Noun
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These recipes take ham beyond the usual turning leftovers into stars and centerpieces into showstoppers.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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Recipe Tips For Cafeteria Rice Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In brief opportunities to connect, the chat has been a go-to for scraps of news her relatives cannot easily get.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For a more permanent solution, Wang recommends sewing the edges of the sheets together and leaving an opening to stuff the bed with fabric scraps or old clothes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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 23 Mar. 2026.
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