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

Streamlined and minimal, the only bells and whistles in Branch’s office furniture are details that make a real difference throughout the workday (like adjustable arm rests and flexible lumbar support).

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
An appliance that melted rests on a counter in D&P Green, a pine resin distillery destroyed by the wildfire in Le Porge.

— Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of rests

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 remnants

Noun

The proper form would have been to ask for agreement on the leftovers — or order one item directly to-go, which would have ensured your husband did not go hungry, even if your siblings still were.

— Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of leftovers

Noun

The trick is to break up the jacket-and-skirt combo and pair each with more casual pieces that take the edge off its classic finish.

— Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
Everyone made it out of the shoot unharmed, but the finished product is filled with harrowing set-pieces that are sure to push audiences to the brink.

— William Earl, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

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