as in rests
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 residues
Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.
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Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
It is engineered to process inexpensive and abundant biomass sources, such as wood chips and various crop residues, into lower-carbon marine fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and gasoline.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
The hair that would otherwise sprout from his postpubescent body has been replaced by the residues of fire—that Promethean symbol of dawning human specialness.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Blueprint for rural innovation By using AI to detect pests early and reduce pesticide use, the project aims to lower harmful residues in local soil and air while supporting more sustainable farming.
—Atin Adhikari, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
It is engineered to process inexpensive and abundant biomass sources, such as wood chips and various crop residues, into lower-carbon marine fuel, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and gasoline.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
Plus, their fabric and fill are less likely to accrue that ever-darkening yellowish stain that tired goose down pillows acquire over time, thanks to sweat, oils, lotion residues, etc.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
The hair that would otherwise sprout from his postpubescent body has been replaced by the residues of fire—that Promethean symbol of dawning human specialness.
—Harmon Siegel, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
Blueprint for rural innovation By using AI to detect pests early and reduce pesticide use, the project aims to lower harmful residues in local soil and air while supporting more sustainable farming.
—Atin Adhikari, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Dish soap cuts through oily residues and lifts dirt without scratching or harming surfaces.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residues
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The Internet is today and over its future phases becoming the intelligent, resilient, and universal fabric upon which the world’s digital future rests.—
Mallik Tatipamula,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Oct. 2025
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Next to her rests a Rodeo bag, a style from Piccioli’s predecessor Demna, here shown dangling an array of charms and the model’s first initial.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The storm that hit Alaska's west coast in mid-October was the remnants of Typhoon Halong, which picked up momentum in a warmer-than-normal Pacific Ocean.—
Emily Schwing,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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Recently, archaeologists found a massive stone basin in Italy dating back more than 2,000 years — remnants of a once-powerful rival of Rome.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Residues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residues. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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