STUB Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈstəb

Definition of stub

as in remainder

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value an ashtray full of cigarette stubs ticket stubs

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whole

stub

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verb

as in to blow out

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Recent Examples of stub

Noun

Prune them back completely, leaving just the smallest stubs at ground level. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 One great joy had been collecting ticket stubs from concerts, games and other events that a person attended. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

While the Wolverines stubbed their toes and lost to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, the Wildcats went out and won the Big 12. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 The non-slip EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) outsole also provides ample traction—no slipping on stairs, stubbing your toes, or sliding across the tile. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stub

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Noun

To be clear, this remains a bull market, the S&P 500's uptrend unbroken, with constant rotations between AI tech and remainder of the market fitfully supporting the tape, with pullbacks limited to 3% for half a year.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
The agreement would provide Warner's daughter with the majority remainder of the Warner Family Trust and estate but remains subject to court approval, Pamela Warner's attorneys said.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of remainder

Verb

The weather should be good for tonight with the wind slightly blowing out to right field.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
While Boeing wants to build and deliver more 737 Max planes, its production is capped by the Federal Aviation Administration, which put limits on its manufacturing after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines plane in January 2024.

— Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 5 June 2026

Definition of blow out

Noun

That remnant has now yielded direct physical evidence that ice sheets might have reversed their retreat and started to grow again thousands of years ago.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
The coastal flooding in the next few days is expected to be different from earlier rounds, which were heavily influenced by powerful swells from the remnants of hurricanes Marie and Rachel.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

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