remnants

noun

plural of remnant
1
as in remainders
a remaining group or portion sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard

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2
as in scraps
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 remnants Three of Neptune's moons might have been born from the remnants of ancient icy worlds shattered by Neptune's largest moon, Triton, a new study finds. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Found in the burn barrel were remnants of Gross' glasses, clothing, magazines, and a vial of her dog's insulin. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 31 July 2026 Using blood detection methods, crime scene investigators also found blood remnants on the holes, the floor below, the kitchen sink, bathroom sink and bathroom floor. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 But beyond that, this is a Canucks team caught between eras, with the Sedins still there and a few other remnants of their Cup contender years but also some new pieces that aren’t quite fitting. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Your brain has the ability to clear out the CO2 that's the remnants from burning all that glucose and oxygen. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 30 July 2026 Medieval remnants survive throughout Levanto, including the 13th-century Gothic Church of Sant'Andrea and the Castello di San Giorgio, which rests atop a low hill. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026 Three years ago, the remnants of Hurricane Hillary brought intense flooding and torrential rainfall to parts of California and Nevada. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 27 July 2026 The office administering the program is made up of the remnants of USAID’s Africa portfolio, folded into State after the agency’s dismantling in 2025. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnants
  1. remainders
  2. scraps
  3. rests
  4. residues
Noun
  • 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
Definition of remainders
Noun
  • The midfield is a combination of tight scraps, with a wide spread then covering the back half of the field.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At reuse centers, crafters can collect a few ribbons and fabric scraps instead of entire spools or bolts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of scraps
Noun
  • From floral pitchers to spoon rests and serving bowls, your entire table can enjoy a matching makeover full of soft brown leaves and blue petals.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
  • The rows of three seats will feature adjustable leg rests that will fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch while laying down.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
Definition of rests
Noun
  • Apart from polluting ecosystems and leaving toxic residues on human food sources, these aggressive chemicals drive pests to develop genetic resistance, rendering treatments ineffective over time.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
  • According to Lauren DaSilva, senior product manager for All-Clad, both chemistry and cooking byproducts are to blame for sticky residues.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
Definition of residues

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