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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
The report notes that gunshot residue particles can be deposited by firing a firearm, being in proximity of a discharging firearm or by handling a firearm or ammunition.
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
Pitchers were randomly checked throughout a game, and if there was any sticky residue on their fingers, they were thrown out and subject to fines and suspensions.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
The residues can be left on the soil surface to serve as mulch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
Pitchers were randomly checked throughout a game, and if there was any sticky residue on their fingers, they were thrown out and subject to fines and suspensions.
—Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025
These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2025
The residues can be left on the soil surface to serve as mulch.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
Noun
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The lot was activated because of the magnitude of storm debris that had to be removed from the basins.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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For those with patience to keep them free of debris and properly chlorinated (or, more realistically, the funds to hire someone), there’s probably just enough time to close on one of these homes before a mid-season heat wave.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Mikal Bridges started, played a ceremonial, singular minute to preserve his perfect attendance streak, then hit the bench for remainder of the afternoon.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Nine days into the season, Popovich suffered a mild stroke that would keep him off the bench for its remainder.—
Mike Monroe,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Amy Downs, a 28-year-old bank teller at the time of the attack, spent six hours in the rubble of the federal building before being rescued, and the moment marked a transformation in her life.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters continued to search the rubble and spray hot spots into Thursday morning.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Investigators are continuing to search for wreckage using side-scanning sonar.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Despite its initially violent impact, leading to ocean-churning tsunamis and globe-crossing flying wreckage, this impactor also left behind tremendous opportunity.—
Max Bennett,
Discover Magazine,
12 Apr. 2025
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However, the comet’s remnant is still visible and will be for a few weeks, according to experts.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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The space projectile was later identified as a remnant of a battery pallet thrown out of the International Space Station three years earlier.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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