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adjective

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Recent Examples of residual
Noun
The contracts also include new streaming residuals to address a $670 million shortfall in the pension and health plans, which are largely funded by hourly contributions and thus took a hit due to last year’s six-month work stoppage. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 18 July 2024 Two years years ago, the Danish production sector got hit with a 50% drop in commissions after streamers froze commissions due to a fight over a residuals with Create Denmark, a guild representing actors and filmmakers, among others. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
His dad’s artwork hung between Aparicio’s colossal rubber castings dangling from the ceiling, embodying residual markings. Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025 What's more, residual gases circulating are then burned too, reducing smoke even further and adding to its cooking efficiency. New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for residual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
  • Especially hard-water deposits, residue, and other gunk that can build up over time in your coffee maker.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Winter might be officially over, but the white residue that road salt leaves behind can linger indefinitely if not properly removed.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His journey is a reminder that sometimes the most deserving companions just need someone willing to look past the bars.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
  • True Engagement At Work Starts With Curiosity The latest Gallup numbers are a reminder that employees want to feel challenged, supported, and connected to something that matters.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • However, the comet’s remnant is still visible and will be for a few weeks, according to experts.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2025
  • The space projectile was later identified as a remnant of a battery pallet thrown out of the International Space Station three years earlier.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Pope Francis only visited the United States once, but his six-day trip made a deep and lasting impression.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The key to a lasting turn isn’t just a face-ripper or two.
    MoneyShow, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Despite their rarity, the artifacts can help historians better understand and contextualize life in the region.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
  • As such, while its physical gold value is measurable, the artifact itself is considered priceless.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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