REMAINDERS Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

remainders

noun

plural of remainder

as in rests

a remaining group or portion the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later

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Relevance

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as in remnants

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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wholes

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Recent Examples of remainders Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 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

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Noun

Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
These get 146-degree recline capabilities, with 70-degree leg rests.

— Utkarsh Sood June 23, New Atlas, 23 June 2026

Definition of rests

Noun

The result sounds like being trapped inside a telephone switchboard, full of repeating signals, samples, and scraps.

— Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
This can include food waste, such as eggshells and old coffee, as well as compost and worm castings made from food scraps and garden debris.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026

Definition of scraps

Noun

Trying new decor trends is fun, but designers believe choosing timeless base pieces is still the best way to approach patio—and any other—design.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
Freeze Pop flavors mixed with lemonade and oat milk, topped with sweet cold foam and dragonfruit pieces for a nostalgic, fruity sip.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of pieces

Noun

The framing of balance implies that work and life exist on opposite ends of a scale, with success meaning keeping them perfectly level.

— Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
But the notion of ends rationalizing the means is problematic on many levels, most of all because without boundaries and structure there is chaos, and few have the same means and leverage at their disposal.

— Vahe Gregorian July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

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