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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later
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as in scrap
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet
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Recent Examples of remainder
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.
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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
Once the preserve of the nation’s upper class, the GOP is now a collection of a multiethnic working class and the still-large remainder of the old, Bush/Romney-era party.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
Following the 2017 Grammys, Adele once again disappeared from the public eye, staying out of sight for most of the decade’s remainder.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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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
Once the preserve of the nation’s upper class, the GOP is now a collection of a multiethnic working class and the still-large remainder of the old, Bush/Romney-era party.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 21 Nov. 2024
Following the 2017 Grammys, Adele once again disappeared from the public eye, staying out of sight for most of the decade’s remainder.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainder
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Clark believes there are seven key elements to a cozy nook: environment, seating, foot rest, pillows, light, a side table, and a throw.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Dogs can be disruptive during sleep, with movements or snoring that may affect your quality of rest.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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On the floor were pieces of scrap metal and a film of metallic dust, some of which also floated visibly in the air.—
Daniel Stone,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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See photos: Impressive nature scenes delight and inspire 'No Access' by Ian Wood Wood, who shot the photo of the badger, noticed that locals had been leaving food scraps on the pavement for foxes.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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With a sultry, woodsy appeal, Le Labo Another 13 smells like the remnants of a forest bath on the skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The site is surrounded by the remnants of a tall grass prairie that once covered millions of acres of Minnesota and the West.—
John Diers,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, Kyiv's continuous strikes on Russian energy and military infrastructure may make peace negotiations more difficult and possibly delay the achievement of an end to the war.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tilda Swinton is planning to take a break from acting after her trip to the Berlin Film Festival comes to an end.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Mazzoli created a lush score that was alternately sweeping or intimate, sensuous or mystical, yet with a distinctive sound that was her own weaving a thread through the piece.—
Janelle Gelfand,
Cincinnati.com,
19 July 2017
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This is why the war stories of Tom Clancy are such convincing and moving pieces of fiction.—
Janine Barchas,
Washington Post,
18 July 2017
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“Remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainder. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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