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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard
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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
gathered together her fabric remnants to see if she had enough of them to sew a doll blanket for her niece
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Recent Examples of remnant
The remnants of the Point Street Bridge’s old swing structure that once allowed ships into the upper Providence River are set to be removed later in 2026.
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Gawker was sued out of existence, and its remnants were eventually shipped off to other media brands or closed altogether.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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
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
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 24 Mar. 2026
Gawker was sued out of existence, and its remnants were eventually shipped off to other media brands or closed altogether.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 Mar. 2026
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnant
Noun
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winner will serve remainder of term Whoever wins will fill the remainder of Hancock's term, which expires at the end of the year.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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This is the first time the city’s office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency has offered assistance for organics recycling, which separates food scraps from other waste for processing into compost, a soil fertilizer.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Nightcrawlers thrive on organic food scraps such as coffee grounds, crushed egg shells, potato peels, and other veggie scraps.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Remnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnant. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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