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as in residue
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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2
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
Tracy Wright, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
But to release it as a single on Spotify, getting literally tens of pennies in streaming residuals for your love?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Employees’ clothing was stored on top of dry food items, and there was a wet wiping cloth with no sanitizer residual on the cook line.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Compensation is based on how much a performer would have worked in person for the scenes the digital replica is used in, and performers are entitled to residuals from their replica’s appearance in the finished product.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
But to release it as a single on Spotify, getting literally tens of pennies in streaming residuals for your love?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
This minimizes the chance that any residual juices may contaminate other foods.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Employees’ clothing was stored on top of dry food items, and there was a wet wiping cloth with no sanitizer residual on the cook line.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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If there is any residue or stuck-on hairpspray on the straightener, these will transfer to the clothing item and pose a larger problem than the wrinkles.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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The repercussions opened the door for a cyclone of experiences that left more residue of trauma in her life in its aftermath.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, pressing F8 pops up a menu of Smart Modes such as Attention (fewer distractions, focus timers) and Wellness (posture reminders and eye breaks).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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Not only was that the natural way to tell the story from his perspective as a narrator, aware of the tragic events, but that was also a way to grab the audience’s attention, hence his decision as well to insert reminders of the tragedy through the voice over at various intervals.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Syria violence Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to eyewitnesses and video, providing a gruesome picture of a crackdown against remnants of the former Assad regime that spiraled into communal killings.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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Syrian authorities said the violence began when remnants loyal to Assad launched a deadly and well-planned attack on their forces on Thursday.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This strategy links marketing efforts to real outcomes, offering insights into campaign effectiveness and lasting impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The secret ingredient to making Supporting Actor a lasting and global scripted format, Malka continues, is its mystical elements.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Additional artifacts found on a mound called Tablet Hill shed light on a standard metric system, along with visual propaganda of Naram-Sin wearing a horned crown akin to a god.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Abyssal Edge – This sword is Strand, and that works with the Unraveling Orbs artifact mod that gives Strand weapons Unraveling Rounds on orb pickup which works with Flash Counter damage.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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