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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
His great-grandfather founded a sugar-making business in 1932, then branched into sugar machinery in 1961 and steam turbines in 1968, which at first were powered by bagasse, the residue from crushing cane stalks.
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Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Unlike other formulas, my edges held firm with no sign of flakes or residue, even on warmer days.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 31 July 2025
Old food residue was found on equipment and some coolers weren’t holding food at a safe temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025
Coarse salt works as a natural abrasive that gently pulls away stuck-on food, surface stains, and residue without damaging your cutting board or leaving behind any harmful residues.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Unlike other formulas, my edges held firm with no sign of flakes or residue, even on warmer days.
—Tatayana Yomary, Essence, 31 July 2025
Old food residue was found on equipment and some coolers weren’t holding food at a safe temperature.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2025
Coarse salt works as a natural abrasive that gently pulls away stuck-on food, surface stains, and residue without damaging your cutting board or leaving behind any harmful residues.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
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The Perseids are active every July and August as Earth barrels through the trail of dusty debris shed by the wandering comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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That said, while a bit of debris escaped after powering down, the vacuum still delivered from start to finish.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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With Gordon out of the game, the Boston bats went quickly and quietly for nearly the entire remainder of the game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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For those who are charitably inclined, the after-tax amount of a traditional IRA distribution can generate lifetime income when it is used to fund a charitable gift annuity or charitable remainder trust.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Nineteen people were killed, and more than 4,400 homes were reduced to ash and toxic rubble.—
Jill Cowan,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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By 1984, with help from Genevieve Brooks’s organization, families were moving into ranch houses on the former rubble field where Carter had once stood—wildflowers blooming in the burn scar.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Not only do hamstring setbacks tend to linger over time without proper extended rest, but the Giants won't get a chance to see Skattebo in action until the games count for something.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, while rest naturally clears adenosine from your system.—
Allison Palmer
August 19,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Creating the aftermath of Maginot’s wreckage in Prodigy City was another feat.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
13 Aug. 2025
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First responders were able to rescue Heche from the wreckage, and she was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The first type are white dwarfs, which are the remnants of sun-like stars.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The brick building, built in 1882, once served as a bank, hotel, and hospital, providing plenty of remnants of historic charm.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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