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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
that doormat is just a leftover from when the new carpet was installed
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as in rest
leftovers plural
a remaining group or portion
take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf
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as in residual
still existing or present after other parts are used or removed
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.
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Recent Examples of leftover
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Tan offered a few practical tips: store bottles upside down, cut open tubes, and use beauty spatulas to retrieve leftover product.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Here are four leftover thoughts from free agency, including a few fixes at receiver and tackle via trade and the draft:
1.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Preferably, leave any leftovers behind in an airtight container or covered plate.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
Tan offered a few practical tips: store bottles upside down, cut open tubes, and use beauty spatulas to retrieve leftover product.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
If the bladder doesn't fully empty, leftover urine can become concentrated, promoting stone formation.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Here are four leftover thoughts from free agency, including a few fixes at receiver and tackle via trade and the draft:
1.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
Noun
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Additionally, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) offer a dual advantage: donors receive tax deductions while maintaining an income stream.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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The monthly chart shows headwinds that paint a less favorable picture for remainder of the year.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Textile fiber choices at every layer of the bed can determine whether a sleeper experiences a comfortable or restless night’s rest.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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The midfielder has used the international break for rest and a full recovery from bone bruising to the right knee, sustained in the 2-0 win at Ipswich Town in the Premier League in mid-January. O’Riley, 24, has trained in recent days with a truncated first team group for head coach Fabian Hurzeler.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Much of what is true of Collins is true for Williams in terms of scheme fit with some residual down the line pass rushing potential.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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As a two-night showcase amid a week of hype, WrestleMania has turned into a festival, and the residual interest in outside shows is a business unto itself.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But over the next nine episodes of season one, now airing on Netflix, the audience is fed scraps of truth about Danny’s professional and personal relationships with Xander.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then, toss in kitchen scraps such as banana peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and tea bags.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The company has reduced its workforce to four employees following the asset sales, and its future operations will focus on fulfilling remaining contractual obligations and strategic planning.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
2 Apr. 2025
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While surely Durant cares more about his team reaching the postseason, the Suns must navigate the most difficult remaining schedule in the NBA.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In the cave site on northern Malta, scientists found trace remnants of the roasted carcasses of red deer, tortoises and birds, as well as the remains of the marine life that once swarmed around Malta.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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This image, captured by a South African radio telescope named MeerKAT, also shows the ghostly, bubble-like remnants of supernovas that exploded over millennia.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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