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
The plasma process is also effective on waxy residues left over from other recycling methods, converting them into useful chemicals with over 80% selectivity.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Each facility has a pyrolysis reactor based on the Viking design that converts agricultural residues such as cashew hulls from area farms into biofuels and high-quality carbon credits for sale on international markets.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Why Baking Soda Is An Effective Cleaner Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a natural abrasive that can gently scrub away surface residues like dirt, wax, and pesticide residue without damaging the delicate skin of fresh apples.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Anyone with sensitive skin will appreciate the Pure Rinse option that removes detergents, residues and fragrances that can irritate skin.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The expert explains that the invisible residues vaporize when heated and essentially season your food with a light misting of household chemicals.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
The former refers to the 15 fruit and vegetables found to have the lowest amounts of pesticide residues in 2024, a list that currently includes sweet corn, avocado, asparagus, honeydew melon, cabbage, and mushroom.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed turbine blades constructed from recycled plant substances using sugars extracted from wood, plant residues, used cooking oil, and agricultural waste.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These can leave behind residues that attract moisture and clog porous membranes, ruining the item’s ability to keep you dry.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Each facility has a pyrolysis reactor based on the Viking design that converts agricultural residues such as cashew hulls from area farms into biofuels and high-quality carbon credits for sale on international markets.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Why Baking Soda Is An Effective Cleaner Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is a natural abrasive that can gently scrub away surface residues like dirt, wax, and pesticide residue without damaging the delicate skin of fresh apples.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
Anyone with sensitive skin will appreciate the Pure Rinse option that removes detergents, residues and fragrances that can irritate skin.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The expert explains that the invisible residues vaporize when heated and essentially season your food with a light misting of household chemicals.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2025
The former refers to the 15 fruit and vegetables found to have the lowest amounts of pesticide residues in 2024, a list that currently includes sweet corn, avocado, asparagus, honeydew melon, cabbage, and mushroom.
—Hannah Coates, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed turbine blades constructed from recycled plant substances using sugars extracted from wood, plant residues, used cooking oil, and agricultural waste.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These can leave behind residues that attract moisture and clog porous membranes, ruining the item’s ability to keep you dry.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for residues
Noun
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Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make your workday better (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Aug. 2025
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For features like front and rear heated, vented and massage seats, for rear seats with foot rests and a center console with more controls, buyers can look to the Autobiography (from $154,700) or top-of-the-line SV (from $213,200).—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The walls are the only remnants of the old hotel site.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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British archaeologists recently found the remnants of a 17th-century house where Isaac Newton’s mother lived – not far from the site of his famous apple tree.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Residues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residues. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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