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 Yankees still owe LeMahieu, 36, the rest of his $15 million salary this year and $15 million next season.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 July 2025
America blanks China and the rest of the planet owing to several factors, in Quinlan’s view: performance consistency, superior talent, strong leadership and adeptness at reinvention.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Finally, know that the purpose of Trump’s police state is to silence not just immigrants but the rest of us.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Indianapolis made up the rest of the top five cities.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 9 July 2025
America blanks China and the rest of the planet owing to several factors, in Quinlan’s view: performance consistency, superior talent, strong leadership and adeptness at reinvention.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Finally, know that the purpose of Trump’s police state is to silence not just immigrants but the rest of us.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2025
Cleveland, Detroit, Los Angeles, and Indianapolis made up the rest of the top five cities.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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