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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Rich people take private flights like the rest of us take taxis.
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Grace’s death also ensures that the rest of her sisters will have to figure out what the hell actually happened between her and Ian.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Michigan and Georgia followed close behind, and the rest of the swing states were all in the top 15 states with the highest trading volume.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
If 10 hours on stand are too much, sleep in, sneak to your spot at 9 a.m., and hunt out the rest of the day.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Grace’s death also ensures that the rest of her sisters will have to figure out what the hell actually happened between her and Ian.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Michigan and Georgia followed close behind, and the rest of the swing states were all in the top 15 states with the highest trading volume.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
If 10 hours on stand are too much, sleep in, sneak to your spot at 9 a.m., and hunt out the rest of the day.
—Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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 21 Nov. 2024.
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