residuum

noun

ri-ˈzi-jə-wəm How to pronounce residuum (audio)
Definition of residuumnext
as in remainder
a remaining group or portion even highly decaffeinated coffee contains a tiny residuum of caffeine

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Recent Examples of residuum Players then have the opportunity to revisit the spot where Colt met his end and reclaim the residuum, which disappears if the time loop resets. — Washington Post, 24 Sep. 2021 In plain, spare prose, Hersey documents scenes of unprecedented ruin, capturing the ghostly residuum of calamity. — Erin Overbey, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2021
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  1. remainder
  2. rest
  3. remnant
Noun
  • 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
  • Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.
    — Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of 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
  • 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
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“Residuum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residuum. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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