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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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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
The fact that scientific excavations take place and some remnants are saved is thanks to the nation’s first comprehensive local archaeological preservation laws, approved by Miami and Miami-Dade County in the 1980s.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
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Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
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Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
There is shattered glass, car debris, and the remnants of a likely oil or gas spill from a recent crash.
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Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
At first glance, these camps feel like remnants of an earlier generation.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Some people climbed the remnants of buildings and cried out names, hoping for any proof of life.
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Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The foundation's dogs typically eat about 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) of dry food each year and spend their summers gamboling in the remnants of snow in the mountains before heading 40 kilometers (25 miles) down winding roads back to the kennel in Barryland.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The remnants of charred trees and a brick half-wall and chimney mark its location.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
In addition to remnants of textile production, the Søften dig turned up silver scraps, coins and pearls that testify to trade and economic activity in the region.
—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In what is now the desert Southwest, Velarde was born among the remnants of the Spanish empire and lived under the flags of Mexico and Texas; briefly, the Confederacy, though his family opposed it; and finally, under the stars and stripes of the United States of America.
—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
There is shattered glass, car debris, and the remnants of a likely oil or gas spill from a recent crash.
—
Drew Aunkst,
CBS News,
28 June 2026
At first glance, these camps feel like remnants of an earlier generation.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
Some people climbed the remnants of buildings and cried out names, hoping for any proof of life.
—
Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The foundation's dogs typically eat about 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) of dry food each year and spend their summers gamboling in the remnants of snow in the mountains before heading 40 kilometers (25 miles) down winding roads back to the kennel in Barryland.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The remnants of charred trees and a brick half-wall and chimney mark its location.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnants
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
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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.
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Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
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Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.
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Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
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These get 146-degree recline capabilities, with 70-degree leg rests.
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Among the 33 chemicals the EPA will require water utilities to test for are seven PFAS, or forever chemicals, and three pesticide residues.
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Why cleaning product choices matter at home The everyday act of cleaning can leave residues on surfaces and release vapors into the air.
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“Remnants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnants. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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