remainder

noun

ri-ˈmān-dər How to pronounce remainder (audio)
Definition of remaindernext
1
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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2
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 Socrates’ reply to Glaucon was complicated, taking up the whole remainder of this lengthy dialogue. — Paul Rosenzweig, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026 The Giants were willing to take on the entire remainder of Devers’ behemoth contract, in part because the Red Sox agreed to do the same with Hicks. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2026 One of the risks of Netflix’s earlier cash-and-stock offer was that a remainder of the final payout to shareholders could fluctuate when WBD was ultimately sold. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for remainder
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  1. rest
  2. scrap
  3. remnant
  4. end
  5. piece
Noun
  • To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
  • Increasingly, however, many are embracing a different definition—one that includes rest, healing, preventative care, joy, and self-investment.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • On Saturday in Philadelphia, Gustavo Alfaro’s team turned up against France looking for a scrap.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • In his second scrap under the UFC banner, Adriano Martins knocked out Makhachev in the first round.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of scrap
Noun
  • Although astronomers are pretty sure there is a neutron star in the heart of the remnant based on indirect evidence, no pulsar radio emissions have yet been detected.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 July 2026
  • But beyond these genetic remnants, the exact nature of any interactions between our species and Neanderthals is much more of a mystery.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
Definition of remnant
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  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Gomez's wedding guest dress also bore a striking resemblance to her 2025 Oscars dress, a custom off-the-shoulder piece by Ralph Lauren.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
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