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as in residue
a remaining group or portion
They tested for chemical residuals in the water.
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2
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
Tracy Wright, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
But to release it as a single on Spotify, getting literally tens of pennies in streaming residuals for your love?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Dakotah Tyler, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
This residual may stem from conscious or unconscious bias or other factors outside the scope of this research.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Compensation is based on how much a performer would have worked in person for the scenes the digital replica is used in, and performers are entitled to residuals from their replica’s appearance in the finished product.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
But to release it as a single on Spotify, getting literally tens of pennies in streaming residuals for your love?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
This residual internal energy can warm the base of the atmosphere as the planet cools, lifting up the primordial envelope from below and helping gas to escape, along with the pull from stellar radiation.
—Dakotah Tyler, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
This residual may stem from conscious or unconscious bias or other factors outside the scope of this research.
—Kweilin Ellingrud, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
Noun
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Final Rinse & Shine Wipe the countertop with a clean, damp cloth to remove any leftover residue or product.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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The judge agreed that the new DNA evidence and new information about gunshot residue would change the results of a later trial.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The panel closed with a reminder that success isn’t just about individual achievement but also about building meaningful relationships.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2025
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Forecasting stock swings in the short term is a mug's game, so the recent stock declines provide a reminder to keep enough safe assets to fund short-term liabilities.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Syria violence Armed men loyal to the Syrian government carried out field executions and spoke of purifying the country, according to eyewitnesses and video, providing a gruesome picture of a crackdown against remnants of the former Assad regime that spiraled into communal killings.—
Tricia Escobedo,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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But, again, not necessarily with the need to sweep the previous area under some rug to be hauled away with the remaining remnants of Miami Arena.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But in this article, the focus is on the power of women’s empowerment, how uplifting women is not only shaping travel and conservation but also creating a lasting effect for local communities.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There's a reason that Lamar Odom has had such a lasting effect on Khloé Kardashian's life nearly a decade after their split.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Additional artifacts found on a mound called Tablet Hill shed light on a standard metric system, along with visual propaganda of Naram-Sin wearing a horned crown akin to a god.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Abyssal Edge – This sword is Strand, and that works with the Unraveling Orbs artifact mod that gives Strand weapons Unraveling Rounds on orb pickup which works with Flash Counter damage.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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