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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Los Angeles International Airport and the land border crossing near San Diego handle most of the rest.
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School will be closed for the rest of the week, the school said on its website.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Wylie’s one win from capturing the district, currently 11-3, but the rest of the playoff spots are still up for grabs.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
And of course, the rest of the shop isn’t un-delicious, either.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School will be closed for the rest of the week, the school said on its website.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Wylie’s one win from capturing the district, currently 11-3, but the rest of the playoff spots are still up for grabs.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
And of course, the rest of the shop isn’t un-delicious, either.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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