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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
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the massive fan base and continued success of the original show through reruns, Shatner hasn't earned a dime in residuals.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Several expressed regret about staying on the sidelines, while a small minority raised concerns about residual values.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Under the terms of the WGA East’s PBS contract, writers on these titles will receive pension and health contributions from their work and residuals for AVOD and SVOD reuse.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Despite the massive fan base and continued success of the original show through reruns, Shatner hasn't earned a dime in residuals.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Still working through residual resentments from last year, her lyrics this cycle often clash with the careful slickness of the production.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Several expressed regret about staying on the sidelines, while a small minority raised concerns about residual values.
—Sean Conlon,pia Singh, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Use a clean, damp cloth to wipe away the vinegar residue or paste and any dye.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Use fragrance-free and additive-free detergents to prevent soap residue from building up on the fibers.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our answered prayer, our reminder of grace and purpose.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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This recall serves as a reminder of the importance of reading ingredient labels carefully, even on familiar products.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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As early as the 1620s, the Dutch and English settlers who established farming and fishing communities came into conflict with the remnants of Algonquian-speaking peoples.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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One of his sons found the remnants of his blood in the street.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even so, these temporary spikes don’t appear to have lasting effects.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The United Nations welcomed the ceasefire on Thursday, urging both sides to bring a lasting end to hostilities.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the first time in recent years that the University of Münster has facilitated the return of historical artifacts to Greece.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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The landowner, who happened to be an avid collector of Native American artifacts, retrieved the skull and promptly reported the find to Chief Deputy Dan Becker on June 2, 2025.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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