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as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the detective noticed an ashy residue in the sink and deduced that a piece of paper had been burned there
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as in remainder
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 residue
They can be removed easily without any residue or damage to the floor.
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
In the gray suitcase, officers found white residue on two towels, six pairs of socks, five boxers, seven tank tops, one pair of sweatpants, two pairs of jeans, four hoodies, one polo shirt, two button-up shirts and one long sleeve top.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
In addition to the psychedelic residue, scientists found that the cup contained traces of a variety of substances including alcohol, honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
One of the great pleasures of reading novels is the way their residue stays on my mind’s skin like actual memories.
—Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
In the gray suitcase, officers found white residue on two towels, six pairs of socks, five boxers, seven tank tops, one pair of sweatpants, two pairs of jeans, four hoodies, one polo shirt, two button-up shirts and one long sleeve top.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024
In addition to the psychedelic residue, scientists found that the cup contained traces of a variety of substances including alcohol, honey, sesame seeds, pine nuts, licorice and grapes.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
One of the great pleasures of reading novels is the way their residue stays on my mind’s skin like actual memories.
—Erik Pedersen, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
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By late 2024, the agency distributed more than $1.2 billion in direct assistance to survivors of the Helene and Milton hurricanes, with another $1.1 billion allocated for debris removal and other measures.Micheline Maynard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Geminid meteors are caused by dust and debris left in the inner solar system, not by a comet — as is usually the case for meteor showers — but by an asteroid called 3200 Phaethon, which hurtles through the solar system every 18 months.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Powell can serve out remainder of term as Fed chair Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell can serve out the remainder of his term leading the central bank.Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
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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.Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Rescuers pulled 10 bodies from the rubble, including two parents and their two children, the service confirmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over 105,000 people have been wounded, and thousands remain under rubble, the ministry said in a statement.NBC News, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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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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Otherwise, the familial wreckage Leonard caused is unconscionable, but sadly not that uncommon — and also not that impactful with the gentle acoustic-guitar score continually making apologies on his behalf.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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But he's left a trail of wreckage along the the way.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 2 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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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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