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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
For foreign projects on subscription streaming services with more than 75 million foreign subscribers, including Netflix, Amazon and Disney+, residuals will increase by 6% in the first contract year.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The union also touted increases in domestic and foreign residuals for streaming.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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
The deal includes a multimillion-dollar contribution to the health plan, AI protections and a rise in streaming residuals, Deadline reported.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The union also sought improvements on the gains reached in 2023, including on streaming residuals and TV staffing minimums.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Deadline also alleges the deal includes AI protections and an increase in fees and residuals for streaming.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2026
His income comes from music residuals, voice work, teaching voice-over, Cameo videos and a few other ad-hoc sources.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
The union also touted increases in domestic and foreign residuals for streaming.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
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
The deal includes a multimillion-dollar contribution to the health plan, AI protections and a rise in streaming residuals, Deadline reported.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
The union also sought improvements on the gains reached in 2023, including on streaming residuals and TV staffing minimums.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 Apr. 2026
Deadline also alleges the deal includes AI protections and an increase in fees and residuals for streaming.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2026
His income comes from music residuals, voice work, teaching voice-over, Cameo videos and a few other ad-hoc sources.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residuals
Noun
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While organic residues such as compost can help cushion the effects of compaction, excessive traffic will degrade these materials over time.—
Nora Doonan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Environmental Working Group found that potatoes were one of the top vegetables to contain pesticide residues.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2026
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It was filled with the pills, reminders about when to take them, a handwritten note of support from local community members, pain meds, comfortable socks, and a heating pad.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are even reminders of fallen firefighter Price's ultimate sacrifice.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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History buffs can venture to the remnants of the Todd House, believed to be part of the Underground Railroad.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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What comes to auction in May are the remnants of that discipline.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The decor is chicly understated with classic, subtle Hawaiiana touches, like textured grass wall treatments, tropical patterns in neutral tones, and beautiful vintage woodblock prints (there’s also a fantastic collection of art and artifacts in the lobby that shouldn’t be missed).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant is lit with neon and filled with eye-catching vintage cultural artifacts, many of which are highlighted on a light-box art wall to grab your attention.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Residuals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuals. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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