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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The company has decided to operate five completion crews for the rest of the year while adding two to three rigs to maintain a sufficient DUC backlog and ensure operational flexibility.
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Unfortunately for Straus, the rest of the game didn’t go his way.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 10 May 2026
The Warriors can now turn their attention to the rest of their offseason, including Sunday’s NBA draft lottery, Draymond Green’s player option and the pursuit of another star to combine with Curry and Jimmy Butler.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The Lakers went down 13 in the third quarter and had to play catchup the rest of the way.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Unfortunately for Straus, the rest of the game didn’t go his way.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 10 May 2026
The Warriors can now turn their attention to the rest of their offseason, including Sunday’s NBA draft lottery, Draymond Green’s player option and the pursuit of another star to combine with Curry and Jimmy Butler.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
The Lakers went down 13 in the third quarter and had to play catchup the rest of the way.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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