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as in residue
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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as in reminder
a lingering indication of something from the past
Some modern traditions are residuals of ancient beliefs and rituals.
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as in lingering
still existing or happening after something is completed or removed
The oven was still warm with residual heat. The area is still dealing with the residual effects of the flood.
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Recent Examples of residual
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Counter this with $410M in feature expenses that are comprised of a $270M net production price tag (thanks to the starts and stops due to the strikes, and a fire on the UK set), a $111M global P&A and $29M in residuals and other expenses.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
These are questions that will eventually be residual data from the impending creativity of Fangio and the rest of the Eagles staff.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Writers fought for higher wages, protections against artificial intelligence replacing their work, and higher streaming residuals, among other gains, during the strike in 2023.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Counter this with $410M in feature expenses that are comprised of a $270M net production price tag (thanks to the starts and stops due to the strikes, and a fire on the UK set), a $111M global P&A and $29M in residuals and other expenses.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
But smaller celestial objects like moons have only tiny reserves of such elements and of residual heat, and when those reserves run dry, their geological activity flatlines.
—Robin George Andrews, Quanta Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
These are questions that will eventually be residual data from the impending creativity of Fangio and the rest of the Eagles staff.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Remove Powder: Dispose of the powder in a trash can and brush away any residue.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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Its vitamin E formulation absorbs into skin without any residue and is delicate on breasts, belly, and even your perineum.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The lottery win, in particular, was a reminder any success the Islanders have enjoyed since the dynasty years has been of the serendipitous variety.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The Seven of Pentacles is a gentle reminder that great things take time.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Some of these dust particles may be the remnants of the countless tiny meteors that collide with Earth's atmosphere on a daily basis, while others were born of volcanic eruptions or pollution before getting carried high into the atmosphere.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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Netanyahu put all of his chips on Trump nonetheless—a wager that now threatens to cost the Israeli prime minister the remnants of his legacy.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Example: notifications, likes, infinite scroll algorithms, visual or sound bonuses, levels reached through point systems, badges, ranks, or scores, used to sustain user engagement in an exponential and lasting way.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Last month, Carey was notably shut out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite her tangible and lasting cross-genre influence on music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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The $15 admission ticket grants you access to the original 19th-century Italianate villa, the classic boxwood parterre garden, and a museum filled with photos and other artifacts detailing the Barnsley family's history.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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With a super-bright laser light engine, image speckle, as in grainy, shimmering artifacts, can become an issue.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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