residuals

plural of residual

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of residuals Her agent is very impressed and can practically see the residuals checks for potential new projects coming in. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025 Along with discussing fair pay and residuals, Anjum Rajabali, senior writer and Screenwriters Association (SWA) of India committee member, told Deadline the relationship between the Global South and major entertainment companies would be a key issue. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025 In negotiations, the union has focused on expanding foreign streaming residuals. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025 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 If the standard rule applies where theaters keep 50% of the ticket sales, that means Superman — not counting any residuals or miscellaneous payouts — still has some financial ground to cover. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residuals
Noun
  • One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There are occasional reminders that the Mafia lingers.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The glasses can also show drivers turn-by-turn directions, hazards and reminders via display that overlays information in their field of view.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • By developing a new theoretical relation describing just how compact neutron stars — which are the remnants of massive stars that have gone supernova — can get, researchers have found a way to test the properties of nuclear physics under very extreme conditions.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The surviving remnants of colonies, mainly located toward the north end of the reef system, are also vulnerable to disease, predators and storm damage.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The beginning of a distinctly eastern artistic tradition The importance of Tunnug 1 extends beyond the extraordinary collection of artifacts.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
  • After working for the state, Rocchetta has played a key role in the historical society whose museum includes artifacts like a traveling embalming table.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Residuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuals. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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