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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard
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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
gathered together her fabric remnants to see if she had enough of them to sew a doll blanket for her niece
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Recent Examples of remnant
The remnants of the two aircraft can then be seen plummeting into the Potomac River below.
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
At the time, fewer than 100 residents lived in this remote Inupiat village, where remnants of sod houses built with whale ribs for beams still stood.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
But come Saturday, the toll booths of the Homestead Extension will become remnants of old Florida.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Snow blankets South; new wildfires ignite The remnants of a deadly winter storm rolled through the Florida panhandle Wednesday after bringing freezing temperatures and snow through the Gulf Coast region.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Abigail Adams, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
At the time, fewer than 100 residents lived in this remote Inupiat village, where remnants of sod houses built with whale ribs for beams still stood.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
But come Saturday, the toll booths of the Homestead Extension will become remnants of old Florida.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Snow blankets South; new wildfires ignite The remnants of a deadly winter storm rolled through the Florida panhandle Wednesday after bringing freezing temperatures and snow through the Gulf Coast region.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnant
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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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Dogs can be disruptive during sleep, with movements or snoring that may affect your quality of rest.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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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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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
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“Remnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnant. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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