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
For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Nearly 60% of samples from these items had zero detectable pesticide residues.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The plasma treatment helps clean and repair graphite by removing residues and structural defects that build up during battery use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
More than half of the USDA's samples of peaches, plums, nectarines and pears had residues of fludioxonil, which may harm the liver, hormones and nervous system, the EWG said based on findings from animal studies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The medical examiner — most every procedural series has one, cutting into corpses, analyzing stomach contents, pointing out bullet holes and strange residues and the effects of blunt force trauma.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Each ingredient is diligently vetted and each product is exhaustively tested (including a microbial analysis) for heavy metals, pesticides, solvent residues, environmental contaminants, and common allergens including gluten.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Disinfectant wipes, while convenient, can leave behind sticky or chemical residues on floors, baseboards, or furniture.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
Nearly 60% of samples from these items had zero detectable pesticide residues.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
The plasma treatment helps clean and repair graphite by removing residues and structural defects that build up during battery use.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
More than half of the USDA's samples of peaches, plums, nectarines and pears had residues of fludioxonil, which may harm the liver, hormones and nervous system, the EWG said based on findings from animal studies.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
The trash may be full of sticky residues, sweet liquids, and food scraps that wasps like.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
The medical examiner — most every procedural series has one, cutting into corpses, analyzing stomach contents, pointing out bullet holes and strange residues and the effects of blunt force trauma.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Each ingredient is diligently vetted and each product is exhaustively tested (including a microbial analysis) for heavy metals, pesticides, solvent residues, environmental contaminants, and common allergens including gluten.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
Disinfectant wipes, while convenient, can leave behind sticky or chemical residues on floors, baseboards, or furniture.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residues
Noun
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold at a 90-degree angle, giving passengers room to sleep or stretch out.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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The seats will have adjustable leg rests that can fold up to a 90-degree angle to give passengers more room to sleep or stretch out.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Egyptian archaeologists recently unearthed the remnants of a Christian monastic site from the 5th century, some 400 years after the time of Jesus Christ.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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On March 6, Ecuadoran armed forces returned, this time to bomb the remnants of Miguel's property, captured in a video shared by the Department of War.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Residues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residues. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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