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
Many cultures have practiced cremation, and the bones, ash and other residues from these events help archaeologists piece together past funeral rituals.
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Elizabeth Sawchuk, The Conversation, 1 Jan. 2026
Researchers detected pesticide residues in honey collected far from industrial farms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
Even microscopic dust particles or residues can scatter light and degrade observations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
To remove burn marks or sticky residues, Mock recommends applying the cleaner of your choice (can be a baking soda and white vinegar paste, or any gentle cleaner).
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The cans also allow forensic laboratories to analyze residues, components and chemical signatures that might connect a device to a specific individual or technique.
—Greg Wehner , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 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
Elizabeth Sawchuk, The Conversation, 1 Jan. 2026
Researchers detected pesticide residues in honey collected far from industrial farms.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
Even microscopic dust particles or residues can scatter light and degrade observations.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 25 Dec. 2025
To remove burn marks or sticky residues, Mock recommends applying the cleaner of your choice (can be a baking soda and white vinegar paste, or any gentle cleaner).
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
The cans also allow forensic laboratories to analyze residues, components and chemical signatures that might connect a device to a specific individual or technique.
—Greg Wehner , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residues
Noun
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Complete three sets with 30-second rests between them.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
3 Jan. 2026
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But the rationale behind the NIH ban that human cells could make pigs too human rests on a misunderstanding of what gives beings – and human beings in particular – moral standing.—
Monika Piotrowska,
The Conversation,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Several Bay Area Venezuelans with temporary status contacted by this news organization declined to identify themselves, citing fear of reprisals from remnants of Venezuela’s government, which has a history of targeting political opponents.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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In time, however, the Venezuelan people may decide they don’t want to be governed by the remnants of Maduro’s corrupt regime, and the United States may be forced to choose between allowing that regime to repress the Venezuelan people or finding a way to facilitate a peaceful transfer of power.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Residues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residues. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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