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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later
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as in scrap
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet
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Recent Examples of remainder
Section 7520 Rate: The 7520 rate is a factor used in making various calculations such as remainder interests, charitable deductions, and minimum thresholds for sophisticated estate planning strategies.
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Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Once the preserve of the nation’s upper class, the GOP is now a collection of a multiethnic working class and the still-large remainder of the old, Bush/Romney-era party.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
Following the 2017 Grammys, Adele once again disappeared from the public eye, staying out of sight for most of the decade’s remainder.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
There are many types of irrevocable trusts, including the popular charitable remainder trust.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Once the preserve of the nation’s upper class, the GOP is now a collection of a multiethnic working class and the still-large remainder of the old, Bush/Romney-era party.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
Following the 2017 Grammys, Adele once again disappeared from the public eye, staying out of sight for most of the decade’s remainder.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
There are many types of irrevocable trusts, including the popular charitable remainder trust.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainder
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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After June has taken off with one of her newsboys, Rose, grasping at any scrap of opportunity, forces Louise, who has so far been awkward and reticent, into stripping.Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
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Bread This is where scraps of bread or days-old bread come in handy.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
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Then, the attackers tossed the remnants of the bodies down a 49.2-foot (15-meter) natural shaft linked to a cave system.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Minority groups, including Druze, Christians and Alawite populations, also composed a southern rebel alliance that helped defeat Assad, and a big question remains as to how the new opposition forces in power will treat the remnants of Assad’s Ba’ath party.Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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The end of Eras Tomorrow, Taylor Swift’s massive two-year journey across the globe will come to an end in Vancouver, Canada.Amber Roberson, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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The game had a little bit of everything, including a little trickery at the end when the Ducks left an extra man on the field defensively in an attempt to drain some precious time from the clock while Ohio State tried to make a last-minute winning drive.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.Janelle Gelfand, Cincinnati.com, 19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.Janine Barchas, Washington Post, 18 July 2017
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“Remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainder. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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