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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Then the fourth denial arrived, this one for the rest of the treatment at Menninger.
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials, and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The 849 Testarossa—which will be available as a coupe or spider with a retractable top—sports a sleek yet aggressive look in line with the rest of the brand’s current lineup, in particular the F80 and 296.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Somewhat surprisingly the next largest group was from India, which is the largest producer of gold jewelry, then the rest of Europe followed by China and the United States.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Mistakenly identified as Earth’s ambassador to the rest of the universe, and completely unprepared for that kind of pressure, Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials, and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 10 Sep. 2025
The 849 Testarossa—which will be available as a coupe or spider with a retractable top—sports a sleek yet aggressive look in line with the rest of the brand’s current lineup, in particular the F80 and 296.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
Somewhat surprisingly the next largest group was from India, which is the largest producer of gold jewelry, then the rest of Europe followed by China and the United States.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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 13 Sep. 2025.
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