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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And as with the rest of her fellow actresses who’d opted for aesthetics that put their beauty in the spotlight, her vibe was freeing and radiant.
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
And the rest of our food was tasty, if a little overpriced.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
The airport’s budget is kept separate from the rest of the city’s finances.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Residual heat and the acid from the lemon juice or vinegar will do the rest.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
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Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2026
And the rest of our food was tasty, if a little overpriced.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2026
The airport’s budget is kept separate from the rest of the city’s finances.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Residual heat and the acid from the lemon juice or vinegar will do the rest.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the rest
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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