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as in residue
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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2
as in reminder
a lingering indication of something from the past
Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
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as in lingering
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The oven was still warm with residual heat. The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.
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Recent Examples of residual
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
When the deal was made, SAG-AFTRA claimed the streaming bonus would bring in up to $40 million a year in additional residuals for actors.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
The total costs include $80 million for the residual line, with San Diego assuming about 89% of the cost, and $101.3 million for the East Mission Gorge force main rehabilitation project, with the East County JPA assuming about 60% of the cost.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
But to release it as a single on Spotify, getting literally tens of pennies in streaming residuals for your love?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
When the deal was made, SAG-AFTRA claimed the streaming bonus would bring in up to $40 million a year in additional residuals for actors.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
According to master distiller Elizabeth McCall, there was some residual distillate left in the receiving tanks of the pot still.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2025
The total costs include $80 million for the residual line, with San Diego assuming about 89% of the cost, and $101.3 million for the East Mission Gorge force main rehabilitation project, with the East County JPA assuming about 60% of the cost.
—Gary Warth, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Meanwhile, its foamy texture gives it an ultra-lightweight feel and rinses off in seconds without leaving residue behind.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its unique biodegradable release technology delivers nutrients throughout each crop growth cycle - without wastage or environmental damage from excess nutrients leaching into soil or groundwater, leaving no harmful residue.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Win or lose, Alderman John Moran, who moderated the event forum, closed the event offering a reminder for people to remain engaged in their communities.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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The study should also serve as a reminder to the public to be careful around wildlife like bats, Roess said.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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The remnants of its blue shipping crate, sealed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York weeks earlier, were scattered on a nearby ledge, nails poking through plywood.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Although the polarization blocks a significant honeymoon period, this is likely the remnants of that.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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On the other hand, organic marketing, which relies on content creation, for instance, can have a lasting effect.—
Ines Nasri,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Its clever blend combines a potent form of pure and gradual-release retinol and vitamin B3 to supercharge the anti-aging benefits and ensure lasting results.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
24 Feb. 2025
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Advanced algorithms and neural networks can analyze pixel artifacts, unnatural movements and other subtle audio-visual data inconsistencies to detect deepfakes accurately.—
Dan Yerushalmi,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Photos show the burial site and its distinctive artifacts.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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