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
  • 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
  • OpenRouter’s worth rests on routing that stays indifferent to who owns the router.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rests
Noun
  • At the foot of the gulf, the village of Grimaud is crowned with remnants of a medieval castle, and its winding alleys are adorned with bright bougainvilleas.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Flooding from its remnants also caused at least 10 deaths in southern France, the hurricane center reported.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of remnants
Noun
  • Sustainability Shows Up in Small Places Outdoor events have to manage the leftovers from thousands of people eating, drinking, and spending long days in one place.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of leftovers
Noun
  • Their mother, Avie Lee, would sew scraps of fabric together to make clothes for the family.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The foundational text of Parton’s career, this 1971 single lovingly details her mother’s make-do resilience, stitching a fall coat from scraps of cloth in the spirit of a beloved Bible story.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraps
Noun
  • The companies also plan to bring pieces of DRX’s existing academy setup to Indonesia, with organized coaching, camps held in Korea and routes for Indonesian players to break into the region’s pro gaming circuit.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Estimating their value is difficult as comparable pieces rarely go on public auction.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pieces
Noun
  • In terms of morning routines, Heyward and Freeman were on far ends of the spectrum.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Christiansen said even amid macroeconomic uncertainty, the company is seeing strong sales at both ends of the pricing spectrum.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ends

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“Remainders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainders. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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