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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
Gunshot residue tests confirmed Byers had recently fired a weapon, according to Siddall.
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Start checking the rice after about 15 minutes; the grains should be tender but not mushy, with a slightly firm center that doesn’t leave a chalky or bitty residue between your teeth after tasting.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Body oils, skincare products, detergent residue, and minerals from hard water can all accumulate within the fibers, too, adding to the sticky mix and leading to towels that feel stiff, smell musty, or further lose absorbency.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Sticky Residue Glue and sticker residue and other sticky grime can be cleaned with a paste made from wood ash as well.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
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James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Start checking the rice after about 15 minutes; the grains should be tender but not mushy, with a slightly firm center that doesn’t leave a chalky or bitty residue between your teeth after tasting.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Body oils, skincare products, detergent residue, and minerals from hard water can all accumulate within the fibers, too, adding to the sticky mix and leading to towels that feel stiff, smell musty, or further lose absorbency.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
Sticky Residue Glue and sticker residue and other sticky grime can be cleaned with a paste made from wood ash as well.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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How To Dethatch Your Lawn The day before dethatching, mow your lawn as usual to trim the grass and remove excess debris from the lawn, then water the lawn lightly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue.—
Paul Rosenzweig,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winner will serve remainder of term Whoever wins will fill the remainder of Hancock's term, which expires at the end of the year.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The church, which as of late February was little more than a pile of rubble, is on Northeast Second Avenue, El Portal’s main artery.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Residents helped to clear away rubble caused by the blast, which appeared to hit an apartment block, as vehicles sat covered in dust with their windows shattered and rubble strewn across the road.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pushing Crochet back one day lines him up not only for the first game of the regular season, but to gain an extra day of rest throughout the first month of games, which includes five Red Sox off-days.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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The new space will attach to the current footprint of the museum, include new ways for the museum to honor those who lost their lives and those who survived the wreckage, and highlight the community's involvement.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Other wreckage from the crash is impacting the main lanes of the highway.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The ship remnant will be among several items sent back to the Iziko Museums of South Africa later this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Stars will go dark, stellar remnants will fade away, and even black holes will evaporate.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After Christian forces retook Arcos, the mosque was demolished, and a church was built on its ruins.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the early days of the Syrian uprising, Daham Alasaad was working as a tour guide in his native Palmyra, leading a group through the ruins of the ancient city.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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