REMAINDER Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

remainder

noun

ri-ˈmān-dər

Definition of remainder

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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Relevance

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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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whole

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Recent Examples of remainder Even factoring in the slightly more affordable remainder of the state, rents are the highest in the nation as a percentage of median income, according to ATTOM Data Solutions. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026 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 If something remains at death, that remainder becomes the legacy. — Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remainder

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remainder

Noun

Creating space for downtime, rest and connection really is a gift to guests coming to visit for any length of time.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
These ripples are associated with spikes of activity in the prefrontal cortex, and scientists only observe them during periods of sleep or quiet, wakeful rest.

— Sean Mccabe, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

The floor is made from compressed leather scraps produced during the brand’s manufacturing process.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The messages, scribbled on whatever scrap of paper a sender could find, often featured misspellings and shaky penmanship; many older residents of rural areas did not know how to read or write well, if at all.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

Coastal communities in Southern California began to experience dangerous conditions over Labor Day weekend with the remnants of Hurricane Marie.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought nearly 10 inches of rain to parts of North Carolina on Saturday, creating flash floods, landslides and tornados.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of remnant

Noun

The buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026
The stunning eat-in kitchen is updated with high end custom cabinetry, a center island with room for seating on one side and a workspace surrounding the kitchen sink.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

For the spring 2027 collection, McGirr fulfilled a dream, inviting the jeweler and former McQueen collaborator, Shaun Leane, to create pieces for the runway for the first time in 16 years.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Schlossman does admit that not every piece of the AI ecosystem will pass a stress test.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of piece

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