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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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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
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
If adopted on a global scale, this solution will not only have a positive impact on the environment but also benefit the economy by increasing the residual value of buildings at the end of their service life.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Noun
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Adjective
Monfortex sanforizers are designed to deliver minimum residual shrinkage with excellent fabric hand and highly reproducible quality.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
If adopted on a global scale, this solution will not only have a positive impact on the environment but also benefit the economy by increasing the residual value of buildings at the end of their service life.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
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Created with melanin-rich skin in mind, the sheer, moisturizing formula blends seamlessly into skin, leaving behind a healthy glow instead of an ashy residue.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 June 2026
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Dumpling House was reinspected on Friday, June 12 and received an additional yellow placard due to improper cooling methods and brown residue build up in the ice machine.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
June 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Whatever the case may be, the final bells are a reminder that the curse has not been lifted.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Thomas missed 57 games last season, mostly because of the same lingering left hamstring issue.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the one hand, that means that many survive the disease without serious lingering effects.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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The heavy rain, fueled in part by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur, drenched much of the Southeast from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, causing flash flood emergencies, washing out roads, and prompting emergency rescues.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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But for a group of children at Maria Fareri, the more lasting memory may be the morning a group of strangers in green and yellow showed up just to cheer for them.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The National Archives will run his archives and loan artifacts to the Chicago site, but the Obama Center will remain a nonprofit entity, with its exhibits under its control.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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This could be an artifact of childhood trauma.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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