the rest
noun
: the part that is left when other people or things are gone, used, etc. : the remainder
You bring these bags in, and I'll bring the rest.
—often + ofWe ate the rest of the cake.
He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.
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That’s not a path to any sort of peace or security for Israel or the rest of the Middle East.
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Prioritize what moves things forward and leave the rest for later.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The Vikings will be banking on him and the rest of their new defensive line additions to maintain the performance that has anchored the defense since Flores arrived in 2023.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Payton likes the unit more than the rest of us.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Prioritize what moves things forward and leave the rest for later.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The Vikings will be banking on him and the rest of their new defensive line additions to maintain the performance that has anchored the defense since Flores arrived in 2023.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Payton likes the unit more than the rest of us.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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