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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
History buffs can venture to the remnants of the Todd House, believed to be part of the Underground Railroad.
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Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
What comes to auction in May are the remnants of that discipline.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The lint-free towels measure 16 by 26 inches and promise to dry without leaving behind remnants of fabric fibers, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Examining the land Various former golf courses facing redevelopment in South Florida have dealt with remnants of arsenic through the decades, the result of herbicides and pesticides being used long ago, the Sun Sentinel reported in a June 2017 news article.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The pavement gets rough in spots and the landscape takes charge, showing off Joshua trees, wide-open spaces and the remnants of ancient volcanic activity.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Those homes, known today as the Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses, are the last standing remnants of Little Liberia, a once-vibrant settlement of free Black and Native American people who built wealth, community and power in a nation that tried to deny them all three.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
In September, 2023, the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia dropped more than two inches in a few hours, the kind of downpour that used to guarantee flooding.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered remnants of an eastern wall, numerous structures, and interconnected rooms, along with a wealth of artifacts.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
What comes to auction in May are the remnants of that discipline.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The lint-free towels measure 16 by 26 inches and promise to dry without leaving behind remnants of fabric fibers, too.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026
Examining the land Various former golf courses facing redevelopment in South Florida have dealt with remnants of arsenic through the decades, the result of herbicides and pesticides being used long ago, the Sun Sentinel reported in a June 2017 news article.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The pavement gets rough in spots and the landscape takes charge, showing off Joshua trees, wide-open spaces and the remnants of ancient volcanic activity.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Those homes, known today as the Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses, are the last standing remnants of Little Liberia, a once-vibrant settlement of free Black and Native American people who built wealth, community and power in a nation that tried to deny them all three.
—Reginald David, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
In September, 2023, the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia dropped more than two inches in a few hours, the kind of downpour that used to guarantee flooding.
—Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered remnants of an eastern wall, numerous structures, and interconnected rooms, along with a wealth of artifacts.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnants
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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Every other California gubernatorial candidate is left to fight over the scraps, while voters and some political operatives have a dim view of the remaining field.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Think of it like a blender—feed scraps in slowly to avoid overwhelming the system.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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While organic residues such as compost can help cushion the effects of compaction, excessive traffic will degrade these materials over time.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Environmental Working Group found that potatoes were one of the top vegetables to contain pesticide residues.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Remnants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnants. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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