as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
a patchwork quilt sewn together from the fag ends of many bolts of cloth
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fag end
Noun
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Any remainder can be carried forward to future years.—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025 -
My generation's ability to remember phone numbers is a bit of a coccyx – the vestigial remainder of a structure no longer required.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Alter Ego shoulder bags are made from the leftover napa leather that comes from the leftover quilted Tabby bag, and Alter Ego satchel is made from the leftover scraps of natural leather leftover from the Coach Brooklyn.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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In a note published Monday, Citi analysts forecast strength in copper prices this month amid temporarily stronger U.S. copper import demand, as well as broader concentrate and scrap supply constraints.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Because of Hurricane Helene’s rotation when remnants of the storm hit the region, much of the wildfire’s fuel is near those areas of the mountains.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2025
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The spark on the night of March 6 came from Alawite remnants of the Assad regime, who, from their coastal strongholds, launched attacks on Sunni security forces, reportedly killing 180 men in two hours.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Fag end.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fag%20end. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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