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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In every World Cup, there is always one player who shines brighter than the rest.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Laurence, 41, a former ambulance worker, fashioned a makeshift sling for his new wife, and the couple remained at the celebration for the rest of the evening.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Wayans says this final punchline was intentionally at odds with the way the rest of the movie blends the two different generations.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig or two.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Laurence, 41, a former ambulance worker, fashioned a makeshift sling for his new wife, and the couple remained at the celebration for the rest of the evening.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Wayans says this final punchline was intentionally at odds with the way the rest of the movie blends the two different generations.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig or two.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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