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as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the detective noticed an ashy residue in the sink and deduced that a piece of paper had been burned there
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as in remainder
a remaining group or portion
the residue of our Thanksgiving feast consisted of a denuded turkey carcass and a couple rolls
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Recent Examples of residue
Organic certification adds a layer of traceability that appeals to consumers wary of pesticide residues and glyphosate.
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Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Third-hand smoke refers to the toxic residue left behind on clothing, furniture, carpets and hair during and after tobacco use.
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Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Rather than focusing solely on marketing claims, consumers should consider factors such as concentration, packaging efficiency, residue behavior, and verified safety testing.
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Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for residue
Tanya Akim,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Seapuri's Scalpy Bubble Tonic is a lightweight foam that delivers a cooling burst of relief thanks to a soothing blend of cica, panthenol, and menthol, while salicylic acid helps dissolve excess oil, flakes, and residue that can leave the scalp feeling congested.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Third-hand smoke refers to the toxic residue left behind on clothing, furniture, carpets and hair during and after tobacco use.
—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Rather than focusing solely on marketing claims, consumers should consider factors such as concentration, packaging efficiency, residue behavior, and verified safety testing.
—
Zachary Reed,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for residue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
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The heat softens and loosens debris in the carpet fibers so it can be vacuumed away.
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Clean Up Birdseed and Debris Fallen birdseed and other organic debris serve as an open invitation to chipmunks.
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Buckle up for a newsy remainder of the term.
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.
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Some held torches to light the way as floodlights appeared to illuminate the rubble against the darkness of night.
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Rescuers have fanned out across La Guaira, where the worst destruction occurred, and parts of Caracas, where families and volunteers have spent days pulling survivors and victims from the rubble.
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The Porsche ultimately came to a rest on the roadway and caught fire.
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Non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR, is a term coined by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman.
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Yet the praise for Alcock feels like watching a plane crash and seeing just one person get miraculously thrown clear of the wreckage without a scratch.
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Many Venezuelans were combing through wreckage in search of loved ones, while others turned to social media in an effort to find relatives and friends who had vanished in the disaster.
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Additional highlights include in-unit washer-dryer, funky fireplace with weird brick remnant, and that perfect top-floor light.
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The foundation's dogs typically eat about 10 metric tons (22,046 pounds) of dry food each year and spend their summers gamboling in the remnants of snow in the mountains before heading 40 kilometers (25 miles) down winding roads back to the kennel in Barryland.
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Unable to leave, residents rely on each other In another neighborhood, a view of the brilliant deep blue of the Mediterranean, a block away, framed the ruins of what had been a famous creamery – Karrit Ice Cream.
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And then the next issue became the funeral, instead of just Scott and Jean hanging out in the ruins.
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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