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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
Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
More than 100 people working in legal, events and residuals departments went on strike over allegations of unfair labor practice, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Generally speaking Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris from Alsace are dry, but even those with higher residual sugar exhibit vivid acidity that keeps them from seeming overly sweet.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Based on the available information about their new agreement, the writers received wage increases, improvements in residuals, greater contributions to their health care fund, and protections related to the use of scripts as training data in AI systems.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
More than 100 people working in legal, events and residuals departments went on strike over allegations of unfair labor practice, according to the Los Angeles Times.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Any residual fat or grease on the beaters or the bowl can also prevent the egg whites from whipping up properly.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Generally speaking Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris from Alsace are dry, but even those with higher residual sugar exhibit vivid acidity that keeps them from seeming overly sweet.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Meanwhile, 10 eateries — including two fast food chains — received citations for health code violations such as excess water between stacks of plates, grease residue on the floor under the equipment, and pink slime.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Audiences shunning the movie — which was released across more than 1,000 theaters in the US — is a reminder that art is tricky, even as the kingdom pours billions into building a film industry.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In addition to this, these products sync with platforms like Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, enabling real-time updates, shared access, and automatic reminders to reduce miscommunication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 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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Know your evacuation route This is good advice for everyone who may be in the path of a hurricane (or its remnants), not just coastal residents.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Only Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Darnell Nurse join McDavid and Draisaitl as remnants from that series.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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One idea, conversation, or realization can shift your approach in a lasting way.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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To wake up to the consequences of our travels might sound like a lot of work, but doing so can bring deep and lasting rewards—for us as individuals, as well as for our societies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Sarah Jessica Parker and Queen Camilla study artifacts on display at New York Public Library on April 29 in New York City.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Open during the summer every year, the Center exhibits artifacts from Sacagawea’s expedition with Lewis and Clark, as well as crafts from the local Shoshone-Bannock community.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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