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as in residue
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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as in reminder
a lingering indication of something from the past
Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
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as in lingering
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The oven was still warm with residual heat. The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.
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Recent Examples of residual
Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Crudup and Parker lost both copyrights and residuals from their catalogs thanks to industry practices that still target artists today, but Thornton no longer should be seen as a victim, Lauterbach writes.
—Cory Oldweiler, Boston Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Dan Alexander, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
In general, electric vehicles are very new and lend themselves to more depreciation, Drury said, and tend to not have good residual values.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
When the deal was made, SAG-AFTRA claimed the streaming bonus would bring in up to $40 million a year in additional residuals for actors.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Jan. 2025
Crudup and Parker lost both copyrights and residuals from their catalogs thanks to industry practices that still target artists today, but Thornton no longer should be seen as a victim, Lauterbach writes.
—Cory Oldweiler, Boston Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Financial disclosure reports that Donald Trump filed as president, which required him to list all employment income for the First Lady, show no other income over their four years, with the exception of several thousand in residual earnings from Getty.
—Dan Alexander, Forbes, 1 Feb. 2025
In general, electric vehicles are very new and lend themselves to more depreciation, Drury said, and tend to not have good residual values.
—Susan Tompor, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Its unique biodegradable release technology delivers nutrients throughout each crop growth cycle - without wastage or environmental damage from excess nutrients leaching into soil or groundwater, leaving no harmful residue.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, its foamy texture gives it an ultra-lightweight feel and rinses off in seconds without leaving residue behind.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Relatively obscure Thracian art, for all its muscular power and authority, is a sobering reminder of our common fragility.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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For residents in two parking test areas in Highland Park and Payne-Phalen, the following parking rules should be observed: Weekly alternate side parking pilot areas ONLY: Sunday changeover reminder.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
9 Feb. 2025
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The remnants of its blue shipping crate, sealed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York weeks earlier, were scattered on a nearby ledge, nails poking through plywood.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Although the polarization blocks a significant honeymoon period, this is likely the remnants of that.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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At Harvard Law School, Duggins made a lasting impact as president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, leading critical efforts to protect families from eviction during the height of the pandemic.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Oh, wait, that was the other team everybody loved to hate before the Chiefs started winning too much, and were trying to establish themselves as the kind of great and lasting and historic dynasty that Vince Lombardi had in the ’60s with the Green Bay Packers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Photos show the burial site and its distinctive artifacts.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
18 Feb. 2025
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Advanced algorithms and neural networks can analyze pixel artifacts, unnatural movements and other subtle audio-visual data inconsistencies to detect deepfakes accurately.—
Dan Yerushalmi,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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