1
as in residues
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
2
as in reminders
a lingering indication of something from the past
Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
Related Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
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
-
Make sure garbage cans are sealed Also, clean them regularly to remove residues that attract mice and other pests such as ants and yellow jackets.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
-
It is engineered to process inexpensive and abundant biomass sources, such as wood chips and various crop residues, into lower-carbon marine fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and gasoline.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
29 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
-
Archaeologists recently found a massive stone basin in Italy dating back more than 2,000 years — remnants of a once-powerful rival of Rome.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
-
Astronomers have unveiled the largest low-frequency radio color image of the Milky Way ever created, offering a sprawling cosmic panorama that reveals supernova remnants, stellar nurseries, pulsars and the intricate glow of gas and dust weaving through our galaxy’s heart.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The Grand Egyptian Museum, home to 100,000 ancient artifacts, has opened in Cairo more than 20 years after construction began.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
2 Nov. 2025
-
French officials and the Louvre Museum have come under international fire in the days and weeks after the heist for security insufficiencies that allowed thieves to steal priceless artifacts in broad daylight.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Residuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuals. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share