leftovers

noun

Definition of leftoversnext
plural of leftover
as in rest
a remaining group or portion take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf

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  1. rest
  2. remainder
  3. remnant
Noun
  • Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.
    Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Powell can serve out remainder of term as Fed chair Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Treasury Department, said Tuesday that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell can serve out the remainder of his term leading the central bank.
    Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Section 7520 Rate: The 7520 rate is a factor used in making various calculations such as remainder interests, charitable deductions, and minimum thresholds for sophisticated estate planning strategies.
    Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of remainder
Noun
  • Then, the attackers tossed the remnants of the bodies down a 49.2-foot (15-meter) natural shaft linked to a cave system.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Minority groups, including Druze, Christians and Alawite populations, also composed a southern rebel alliance that helped defeat Assad, and a big question remains as to how the new opposition forces in power will treat the remnants of Assad’s Ba’ath party.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of remnant
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