How to Use residual in a Sentence

residual

1 of 2 noun
  • So thank you writer’s guild, the residuals are still coming in.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Jordyn can catch residuals, yes, but making her the target is trash.
    — Nicole Saunders, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Mar. 2019
  • That still leaves the residual of approvals squeezing our resources.
    — Aegis Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2024
  • All that dried up as Netflix went global and the show aged, and the residuals slowed to a trickle.
    — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 12 July 2023
  • Liquid meth that was cooling was located in the freezer and residuals on roasting pans were found in the kitchen.
    — Fox News, 10 May 2018
  • Each additional year a show is on a streamer, the residuals decrease.
    — R.j. Rico, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • His income comes from music residuals, voice work, teaching voice-over, Cameo videos and a few other ad-hoc sources.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Reducing payments of residuals is the main incentive to do so.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 30 June 2023
  • Bonner helps a special teams unit that could suffer from residuals of Holland (knees) being out.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2024
  • Her agent is very impressed and can practically see the residuals checks for potential new projects coming in.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Owing to the cast’s contractual terms for residuals, theaters could not charge for tickets.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
  • In truth, that strike was as much about securing higher DVD residuals.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
  • But many within the union still say that is not nearly enough to replace traditional broadcast residuals.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Reruns and syndication were barely a thing, so the contracts were just not conducive to residuals.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
  • In this phase of the pandemic, think of hospitalizations as the residual.
    — WSJ, 14 Dec. 2021
  • That's because your lease's residual—the value the automaker predicted your car would be worth when the lease ends—is fixed in the contract.
    — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 23 Apr. 2022
  • The previous deal saw a 76% increase in foreign residuals for the largest platforms.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Certainly not anyone who doesn’t already have a bunch of savings or residuals coming in from things that were made five or 10 years ago.
    — Jonathan Handel, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Sep. 2019
  • There’s also the matter of shrinking residuals — the percentage of profits some writers get each time their show is re-aired or licensed.
    — Anne Branigin, Washington Post, 29 May 2023
  • Keeping the residuals from the beans and tomatoes in the pan, add another 2 healthy glugs of olive oil and warm over medium heat, until the oil is all nice and shiny.
    — Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2017
  • The group suggested a bottom-up residual structure whereby top earners would be the last to collect residuals rather than the first.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 7 Nov. 2023
  • The actors’ union is focused on many of the same issues as the writers, including streaming residuals and hikes in minimums.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Sep. 2023
  • Alas, the cash windfall in network television residuals (just ask the cast of Friends) has not flowed from other residual streams.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Though Duane and Tisha will not be sanctioned by the court, the trustee will continue to collect all incoming residuals.
    — Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • The measures would represent a 76% increase in foreign residuals for the largest platforms.
    — Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023
  • On streaming residuals and specifically the bonus system.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 11 Mar. 2026
  • While fans may assume that every actor from a beloved ’90s sitcom has earned a lot of money from residuals, the reality varies among the shows.
    — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
  • Customers may experience residuals with Gold and Red line services.
    — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
  • The union also touted increases in domestic and foreign residuals for streaming.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Despite the massive fan base and continued success of the original show through reruns, Shatner hasn't earned a dime in residuals.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025

residual

2 of 2 adjective
  • She's still dealing with the residual effects of the accident.
  • The residual heat lasts through the day.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
  • Use the residual bacon fat to make a pale roux with a bit of flour.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Now, there is a lot of residual risk in the program.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 19 June 2026
  • Turn off the heat and let the residual warmth melt the cheese into the eggs.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Rake the area free of any residual plant debris.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
  • There are some residual problems, though, and some new ones.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The residual heat of the pasta makes the dish luscious and silky.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2023
  • This would flush out any residual food and plaque buildup prior to brushing your teeth.
    — Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Microsoft reuses the residual heat of its servers to heat the town.
    — Nicola Sfondrini, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Use hot, soapy water and a soft-bristle brush to scrub away residual soil and sap.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Could there have been some residual anger at the fumble ruling?
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Wipe the mat with the damp cloth to remove any residual dish soap left on the surface of the mat.
    — Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023
  • Some residual night-time smoke could affect the campgrounds tonight.
    — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 20 Feb. 2023
  • One shopper even spilled cranberry juice on theirs with no residual stains.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
  • When the oven is on, residual heat can build up in the drawer, causing the plastic to melt or warp.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The residual effects of last year’s fire sale that won’t soon be forgotten.
    — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Once cooked, transfer the meat to a plate and cook your eggs in the residual fat left in the pan instead of butter.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Keep a bucket handy for residual water.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
  • So that means more people are going to be pushed into what are called residual markets or fair plans.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Transfer dough to reserved bowl and turn to coat with residual pepperoni oil in bowl.
    — ABC News, 29 June 2026
  • Stir in harissa and cinnamon, and add back in the chicken and any residual juices.
    — Emily Weinstein, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The town had some depressed areas and some residual narcotics were flowing around the streets.
    — Nikolas Lanum, Fox News, 6 July 2023
  • So, for most writers, that sounds like a much better deal than the old-fashioned residual system.
    — Lesley Goldberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Their task then will be to free themselves from all of the residual expectations, to stride out again, anew.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Some people get better but still have residual symptoms.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
  • That doesn’t take into account all the residual costs of bad hiring choices.
    — Joseph Soares, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
  • For the rest of the afternoon, my hands sparkled with the residual evidence.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 3 May 2026
  • Will the residual trade-in be hurt by the Impreza’s battery issue?
    — cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
  • In any language, Maserati’s residual values have been nothing to write home about.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025

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