residual 1 of 2

noun

Definition of residualnext
1
as in residue
a remaining group or portion They tested for chemical residuals in the water.

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as in reminder
a lingering indication of something from the past Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.

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residual

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adjective

as in lingering
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed The oven was still warm with residual heat. The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.

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Recent Examples of residual
Noun
Seeing titles licensed to cable is super important for residuals for DGA and IATSE members and a big source of many members’ income. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 Matthew McConaughey has this beloved romantic comedy to thank for most of his residuals. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
Adjective
Conditions gradually improve at night, although lingering showers, thunderstorms and pockets of residual flooding remain possible. — Justin Lewis, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 McConaughey recently told the Happy Sad Confused podcast that How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is the title from his catalog that gives his biggest residual checks. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for residual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
  1. residue
  2. reminder
  3. lingering
  4. remnant
  5. lasting
  6. artifact
Noun
  • Police said Cremasco-Cicero had small cuts on his hands and blood residue on his body and clothing.
    — Stepheny Price , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • First, the continuous scouring action of the water jet removes slag and oxidized sputtering residues, producing a clean processing interface with smooth inner walls and vertical groove profiles.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of residue
Noun
  • Turning Point Action is positioning itself to shape that contest, a reminder that preparations for the next White House campaign are already in motion even though no candidates have announced and the midterm elections aren't over yet.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The sting of the title-game loss will remain, but a little reminder from the past — directly from the players who experienced it — certainly has the chance to leave a lasting impact for the future.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of reminder
Adjective
  • No more distractions, no more lingering questions, just a baller who loves this sport and continues to level up.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • Although the treatment significantly reduced the cancer, follow-up exams showed lingering traces of the disease.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of lingering
Noun
  • But the remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard brought a merciful breeze, a cameo of clouds, and a spit of rain; with race day peaking at 97 degrees, this Texas endurance-racing test might have actually gotten lucky.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • And what’s dramatic about this is that having grown up on a remote mountain farm in the 1940s, away from almost any remnant of civilization, Mikey has zero context for his erotic yearnings.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of remnant
Adjective
  • The virus can also cause numerous complications, including ear infections, diarrhea, lasting immune system damage, hospitalization, pneumonia, encephalitis, pregnancy problems and death.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The loss of five first-round picks is a severe and lasting punishment for the Clippers that could hurt the franchise for many years to come.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of lasting
Noun
  • Reputation systems also struggle when an artifact is new, short-lived or slightly different from anything seen before.
    — Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The artifact's stop at West Point comes nearly 25 years after the attacks sent a generation of American service members to Afghanistan, Iraq and other theaters during the war on terror.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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