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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Having high blood pressure puts stress on your cardiovascular system and the rest of your body.
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
After missing six of their first eight shots, the Aztecs were 11 of 18 the rest of the first half and built a double-digit lead.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, Tehama County Public Works confirmed in a Facebook post that all transit services were being suspended for the rest of the day and on Thursday, following the incident.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Rusty no longer has to worry about spending the rest of his life in prison, but that still leaves the lingering question of who committed the crime.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
After missing six of their first eight shots, the Aztecs were 11 of 18 the rest of the first half and built a double-digit lead.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, Tehama County Public Works confirmed in a Facebook post that all transit services were being suspended for the rest of the day and on Thursday, following the incident.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Rusty no longer has to worry about spending the rest of his life in prison, but that still leaves the lingering question of who committed the crime.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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