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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
that doormat is just a leftover from when the new carpet was installed
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as in rest
leftovers plural
a remaining group or portion
take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf
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as in residual
still existing or present after other parts are used or removed
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.
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Recent Examples of leftover
Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
All of the rooms have refrigerators—with plenty of room for leftovers.
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—Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
But the Democrats still do not get it, which is why Trump should come to their aid by diverting leftover USAID funds to the Democrat Party which is broke and on the verge of becoming as relevant in U.S. politics as Guatemala, Serbia and Egypt.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Another pro tip: Use leftover rice for a perfectly crispy texture.
—Karen Yuan, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2025
All of the rooms have refrigerators—with plenty of room for leftovers.
5.
—Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Wallpaper Scraps Wallpaper can certainly be expensive, and even a small amount of leftover paper can go a long way, so don't toss it!
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
But the Democrats still do not get it, which is why Trump should come to their aid by diverting leftover USAID funds to the Democrat Party which is broke and on the verge of becoming as relevant in U.S. politics as Guatemala, Serbia and Egypt.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
Noun
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First-person tales about cancer, freak accidents, chronic disease, and mental breakdowns regularly make their way onto best-seller lists (or into remainder bins).—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Charitable Giving - Donate to qualified charities through tools like charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) to lower your estate’s taxable amount while supporting meaningful causes.—
James Brewer,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Clark believes there are seven key elements to a cozy nook: environment, seating, foot rest, pillows, light, a side table, and a throw.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Aim for at least 48 hours of rest between strength-training sessions for the same muscle group.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Meteorologists predict that conditions will improve as the storm moves out into the Atlantic, but residual snowfall and ice could continue to create dangerous conditions.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Existing research suggests that the residual cognitive effects of cannabis may linger for two weeks after someone stops using it.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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On the floor were pieces of scrap metal and a film of metallic dust, some of which also floated visibly in the air.—
Daniel Stone,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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See photos: Impressive nature scenes delight and inspire 'No Access' by Ian Wood Wood, who shot the photo of the badger, noticed that locals had been leaving food scraps on the pavement for foxes.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The retailer said the process began to roll out in October 2024 and remaining stores will continue to be redesigned over time.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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In December, the Bucks played games that included clutch minutes — a scoring margin of five or less and five minutes or less remaining — on seven occasions.—
Eric Nehm,
The Athletic,
1 Jan. 2025
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With a sultry, woodsy appeal, Le Labo Another 13 smells like the remnants of a forest bath on the skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The site is surrounded by the remnants of a tall grass prairie that once covered millions of acres of Minnesota and the West.—
John Diers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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