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TAKE THE QUIZSynonyms of residual
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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 remnant
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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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.
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