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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Recent Examples of leftovers
While some debate over the cost, many shoppers agreed the comforting, family-friendly meal was worth adding to their carts, especially for an easy weeknight dinner with enough leftovers for another meal the next day.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
My leftovers reheated beautifully.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The friend seems to do his best to avoid crumbs or a mess in the car, but inevitably there are occasional leftovers that go beyond the aroma.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Considered ancient leftovers from the formation of our solar system, these desolate bodies don't meet the criteria to be considered planets.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Prepare Salsa or Salsa Verde Fresh herbs can brighten countless dishes, and one of the easiest ways to use up leftovers is by making a quick homemade salsa or salsa verde, Zielonka says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Transfer leftovers to a glass dish before reheating.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Versant got the cable leftovers and the digital assets.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
My leftovers reheated beautifully.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
The friend seems to do his best to avoid crumbs or a mess in the car, but inevitably there are occasional leftovers that go beyond the aroma.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
Considered ancient leftovers from the formation of our solar system, these desolate bodies don't meet the criteria to be considered planets.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 6 May 2026
Ideal for reheating leftovers and frozen food, steaming food in the microwave, and at-a-glance food storage for easy grab and go.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Prepare Salsa or Salsa Verde Fresh herbs can brighten countless dishes, and one of the easiest ways to use up leftovers is by making a quick homemade salsa or salsa verde, Zielonka says.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Transfer leftovers to a glass dish before reheating.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Versant got the cable leftovers and the digital assets.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftovers
Noun
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Set aside time daily to do absolutely nothing, sitting in silence to give your brain a rest, Desai suggests.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The next challenge is a date with either the San Antonio Spurs or the Minnesota Timberwolves in the conference finals — after several more days of rest than those teams, which are tied heading to Game 5 on Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2026
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The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Roofing and storm damage Charlotte is exposed to severe thunderstorms, hail and occasional remnants from hurricanes that push inland from the coast.—
Ryan Brennan
May 15,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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At least 50 tropical storms or hurricane remnants have either affected or moved over California and Arizona, including storms that fell apart offshore and remnants of storms that moved north after making landfall somewhere to the south along the Baja California Peninsula.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Leftovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftovers. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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