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as in residues
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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as in reminders
a lingering indication of something from the past
Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
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Recent Examples of residuals
Coal ash, or coal combustion residuals, is the mineral residue left after burning coal to generate electricity.
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ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Reruns and syndication were barely a thing, so the contracts were just not conducive to residuals.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
The deal has a slew of other provisions, including improvements on residuals and 3% annual increases in minimum rates.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 May 2026
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Writers won meaningful protections on artificial intelligence, strengthened residuals and raised minimums that reflect the economic realities of a business that has spent the better part of a decade restructuring itself at the writers’ expense.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Many actors rely on residuals to supplement their income until their next job arrives, but in the streaming era, those payments have plummeted, SAG-AFTRA has said.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 May 2026
In early April, the WGA and AMPTP reached a tentative agreement, which included AI safeguards and an uptick in fees and residuals for streaming.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 May 2026
ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Reruns and syndication were barely a thing, so the contracts were just not conducive to residuals.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
The deal has a slew of other provisions, including improvements on residuals and 3% annual increases in minimum rates.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 12 May 2026
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Writers won meaningful protections on artificial intelligence, strengthened residuals and raised minimums that reflect the economic realities of a business that has spent the better part of a decade restructuring itself at the writers’ expense.
—George Heller, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Many actors rely on residuals to supplement their income until their next job arrives, but in the streaming era, those payments have plummeted, SAG-AFTRA has said.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 3 May 2026
In early April, the WGA and AMPTP reached a tentative agreement, which included AI safeguards and an uptick in fees and residuals for streaming.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residuals
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Onions Onions are frequently included in studies among produce items with relatively low pesticide residues.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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After his death, Capo moved back to her native Puerto Rico, hoping to escape the constant reminders in Orlando that her son was gone.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Experts recommend planning regular meal times, setting reminders as needed, eating smaller and more frequent meals, and keeping a nutritious snack on hand for busy days.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
11 June 2026
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As the Khairas were moving into their new brick colonial, which already felt steeped in another era, workers began dismantling the old backyard carousel and other remnants of a private fairy-tale landscape.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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This photo provided by Kylie Rouse shows the remnants of Shane and Jimmie Tipton's home in Unionville, Missouri, on June 10, 2026, after a tornado struck.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The National Archives will run his archives and loan artifacts to the Chicago site, but the Obama Center will remain a nonprofit entity, with its exhibits under its control.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Residuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuals. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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