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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
Floodwaters there also left a black, oily residue believed to have come from nearby oil and gas installations, coating trees and rooftops.
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CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Critics note the time and effort needed to remove stubborn labels—after all, few things are more irritating than peeling off a label and being met with sticky residue.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
What About Pesticide Residue? Non-organic apples may contain pesticide residue.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Amara says that buildup can often appear as a waxy film or cause white residue at the roots.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Critics note the time and effort needed to remove stubborn labels—after all, few things are more irritating than peeling off a label and being met with sticky residue.
—Caelan McMichael, Allure, 7 Oct. 2025
What About Pesticide Residue? Non-organic apples may contain pesticide residue.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Amara says that buildup can often appear as a waxy film or cause white residue at the roots.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
Noun
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There’s a lot of stuff in the ocean, and marine debris tends to aggregate in the same places as does the whale sharks’ primary prey.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Oct. 2025
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Next, vacuum the filter using a soft-bristle brush attachment to remove the bulk of the dust and debris buildup.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One of the most effective vehicles for accomplishing all of this is a charitable remainder annuity trust, known as a CRAT.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The prediction of an above-average remainder of the season is based on a combination of factors, including warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Seas, and an active West African Monsoon.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Thousands are missing, their bodies presumed to be under the rubble.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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The first step for Palestinians is clearing the rubble, and then getting supplies needed for reconstruction, says NPR's Greg Myre, who is in Tel Aviv.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Getting enough rest supports your teen’s immune system, mood, and focus, making sleep a true priority for their health and well-being.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
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Citing popular demand for its regular sandwich menu, Mudgie’s will give its brunch menu on Sunday a rest and instead will offer its full menu.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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A bit further from the wreckage was a leather purse, jacket and a small pair of brown heeled boots next to a broken and bloody plastic chair.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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Lightning looms as winds threaten to push the tower over, but somehow the rescue team frees him from the wreckage to safety.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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As early as the 1620s, the Dutch and English settlers who established farming and fishing communities came into conflict with the remnants of Algonquian-speaking peoples.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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One of his sons found the remnants of his blood in the street.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
18 Oct. 2025
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Will there be future fairy tales about birds whose feathers glow in the dark nesting in the ruins of primitive power plants of past ages?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Teenagers can only take so many historical facts or visits to ancient ruins and notable churches.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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