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 queen then stays in the nest for the rest of her life, which ends in autumn.
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
But the most important message Walmart holds for the rest of retail is about the power of reinvention and the ability to use size with a little savvy.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
The Mag 7 is down about 4.5%, while the rest of the S&P 500 has gained about 4.4% — so the entire index has eked out a mere 1% rise.
—Aditya Soni, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Eventually, the brothers canceled the election, resolved the litigation, and signed a contract that made Jeanie the team’s controlling owner for the rest of her life.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 27 Feb. 2025
But the most important message Walmart holds for the rest of retail is about the power of reinvention and the ability to use size with a little savvy.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Feb. 2025
The Mag 7 is down about 4.5%, while the rest of the S&P 500 has gained about 4.4% — so the entire index has eked out a mere 1% rise.
—Aditya Soni, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Eventually, the brothers canceled the election, resolved the litigation, and signed a contract that made Jeanie the team’s controlling owner for the rest of her life.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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