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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
To keep this pan looking and baking its best, avoid metal utensils or abrasive cleaners, and hand-wash it with warm, soapy water to remove any residue.
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Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
The Black Bottom nickname comes from the frequent flooding of the nearby Cumberland River that left muddy residue on the neighborhood’s streets.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Powder detergents might not fully dissolve, especially in cold water or short cycles, leaving behind a residue.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
If the ice ever appears cloudy, tastes unusual, production decreases, or residue is visible in the ice maker, Nagane recommends cleaning it immediately.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2025
The Black Bottom nickname comes from the frequent flooding of the nearby Cumberland River that left muddy residue on the neighborhood’s streets.
—Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Powder detergents might not fully dissolve, especially in cold water or short cycles, leaving behind a residue.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
If the ice ever appears cloudy, tastes unusual, production decreases, or residue is visible in the ice maker, Nagane recommends cleaning it immediately.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for residue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
Noun
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This could include dead plants, piles of leaves, stones, or other debris.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 July 2025
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The weather service says flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
21 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The real heroes are the medics treating the wounded under rubble, the journalists livestreaming amidst bomb blasts, and the people who keep marching for their right to exist.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The semi-persistent changes in scenery also do a good job of highlighting the Switch 2's hardware, which doesn't seem to drop a single frame, even as the rubble flies and the ground's shape morphs under Donkey Kong's persistent punching.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Tai Chi may also support better rest by encouraging relaxation and enhancing emotional regulation, the study authors added.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
26 July 2025
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Despite shifting networks and stunt-casting judges, the genre lies in the wreckage of itself.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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The memorial service will provide that opportunity for the swimmers to celebrate their journey and remember the 29 men who died in the wreckage.—
Emma George-Griffin,
Freep.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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For context, massive flooding in New York City was caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021).—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Some parts of the state saw more than 20 inches of rain, with the National Weather Service (NWS) attributing the excessive moisture to remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, which formed the weekend prior.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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