the remainder
noun
: the part that is left when the other people or things are gone, used, etc.
Most of the students left today and the remainder will leave tomorrow.
—often + ofThe players will be suspended for the remainder of the season.
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Here's what The Old Farmers Almanac (not to be confused with the Farmers' Almanac) predicts the remainder of August and September will look like.
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Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Dobbins will miss the remainder of the season but is expected to return at some point in 2026.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Only Murders in the Building is set to premiere Sept. 9 with three episodes; the remainder of the season will roll out weekly.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Island destinations dominated the remainder of the list, with Bali, Indonesia, taking the top spot.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
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Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 13 Aug. 2025
Dobbins will miss the remainder of the season but is expected to return at some point in 2026.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
Only Murders in the Building is set to premiere Sept. 9 with three episodes; the remainder of the season will roll out weekly.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025
Island destinations dominated the remainder of the list, with Bali, Indonesia, taking the top spot.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Aug. 2025
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“The remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20remainder. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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