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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
Concerns around artificial intelligence, residuals, pension and health plans are all on the table for the writers, whose guild is in the midst of its own messy labor dispute with its own staff.
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Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Other issues on the table include the health and pension funds, exclusivity windows, and increases in residuals on streaming platforms.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
With its current contract expiring on May 1, the WGA hopes to improve its members’ healthcare plans, increase streaming residuals and expand AI protections.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Studios traditionally have offered upfront fees and residuals based upon a film’s or TV show’s earnings—sustaining payments that sometimes continue for years, based on its success.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Alas, the cash windfall in network television residuals (just ask the cast of Friends) has not flowed from other residual streams.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
One of the bigger differences between SAG-AFTRA’s TV and podcast agreements is that the former is generally subject to residuals while the latter is not.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
From stunt regulations to AI protections around digital replicas, the SAG-AFTRA union negotiates minimum rates, residuals, health and pension plans, and safety standards among other issues.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
Other issues on the table include the health and pension funds, exclusivity windows, and increases in residuals on streaming platforms.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
With its current contract expiring on May 1, the WGA hopes to improve its members’ healthcare plans, increase streaming residuals and expand AI protections.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Studios traditionally have offered upfront fees and residuals based upon a film’s or TV show’s earnings—sustaining payments that sometimes continue for years, based on its success.
—Geoff Colvin, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
Alas, the cash windfall in network television residuals (just ask the cast of Friends) has not flowed from other residual streams.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
Van Der Beek also addressed the matter of residuals amid the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
One of the bigger differences between SAG-AFTRA’s TV and podcast agreements is that the former is generally subject to residuals while the latter is not.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026
From stunt regulations to AI protections around digital replicas, the SAG-AFTRA union negotiates minimum rates, residuals, health and pension plans, and safety standards among other issues.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residuals
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Founded in 2016 by chemist Francesco Merlino, the Stella McCartney collaborator positioned its technology at the intersection of green chemistry, agriculture and materials innovation, transforming agricultural residues into high-value biomaterials.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 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,
11 Mar. 2026
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Looking back at the Chelsea win offers multiple reminders of how well the strikers collaborated with the rest of the team that night.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Fresh bouquets left on top of old ones While the television cameras and the law enforcement officers have departed from the scene of the crime, reminders of Guthrie remain.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Boston trailed early in the fourth quarter against the remnants of the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night before locking in late and pulling away for a 117-112 win at FedEx Forum.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Bolaven Plateau is a place where remnants of ancient volcanic activity, such as lava cliffs and extinct volcanic craters, coexist with lush natural landscapes that feature breathtaking waterfalls, deep gorges, and dramatic riverscapes.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Solak said that for several weeks now, the diocese has been looking into whether Smith sold artifacts belonging to the cathedral through online platforms.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This is the place to go for Japanese art and artifacts, with a strong, 110,000-piece collection of paintings, tea ceremony ceramics, samurai swords and armor, kimonos, lacquerware, sculpture, ukiyo-e prints, and more.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Residuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuals. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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