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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 those communities, from churches to homesites to family cemeteries, can still be found inside the boundaries of the park.
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Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
In remembrance, Collins carved a sliver of the Jackson pediment into tiny rose petals and scattered them around the remnant.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
The surviving remnants of colonies, mainly located toward the north end of the reef system, are also vulnerable to disease, predators and storm damage.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
That means most likely the charter will happen in April but the pressure will be on, since some remnants of the French frigate have been recently uncovered, meaning the legend is real.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
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Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Oct. 2025
In remembrance, Collins carved a sliver of the Jackson pediment into tiny rose petals and scattered them around the remnant.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
The surviving remnants of colonies, mainly located toward the north end of the reef system, are also vulnerable to disease, predators and storm damage.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
That means most likely the charter will happen in April but the pressure will be on, since some remnants of the French frigate have been recently uncovered, meaning the legend is real.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnant
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For visitors seeking rest and relaxation, spend an afternoon at Roosevelt Baths & Spa, a hydrotherapy spa that uses mineral water from the nearby springs to provide guests with innovative wellness treatments.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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With one out and two on in the bottom of the ninth inning, Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto entered the game on zero days' rest.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Collection activity had been paused for roughly five years, a remainder of Covid-era policies meant to offer relief to borrowers.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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See list for remainder of 2025, start of 2026 Remaining full moons in 2025 Thursday, Dec. 4: Cold Moon John Tufts covers trending news for IndyStar and Midwest Connect.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Generals capture by far the biggest share of those profits; the colonels and captains who serve under them likely get table scraps.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Vitale loved it, posing for one photo after another, signing one scrap of paper after another, making one joke about his bald head after another.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Remnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnant. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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