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as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the detective noticed an ashy residue in the sink and deduced that a piece of paper had been burned there
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as in remainder
a remaining group or portion
the residue of our Thanksgiving feast consisted of a denuded turkey carcass and a couple rolls
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Recent Examples of residue
Even if the conflict appears to be over, the emotional residue can linger, and what looks like stillness from the outside could be emotional paralysis on the inside.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The pumice stone method not only damages the washing machines during the process, but there is a higher labor cost involved in removing the residue, dust and sludge the stones produce.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Unlike some after-sun gels that contain alcohol or feel overly sticky, this one is alcohol-free and glides on smoothly without any residue.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 7 May 2025
This also comes with millions of tons of mining and processing residues, or what’s known as tailings.
—Scott McWhorter, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The pumice stone method not only damages the washing machines during the process, but there is a higher labor cost involved in removing the residue, dust and sludge the stones produce.
—Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 8 May 2025
Unlike some after-sun gels that contain alcohol or feel overly sticky, this one is alcohol-free and glides on smoothly without any residue.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 7 May 2025
This also comes with millions of tons of mining and processing residues, or what’s known as tailings.
—Scott McWhorter, The Conversation, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
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Species: The most valuable trees are hardy, durable, highly adaptable and won’t drop debris like nuts or pods everywhere.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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In February 2025, officials noted that although Lake James is safe for swimming and boating in the summer 2025 season, boaters need to take extra caution with remaining debris in the water after Hurricane Helene.—
Melissa Oyler,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2025
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Adding someone as a joint owner to your account or creating a remainder interest in your property is a gift.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Just four songs in, Tesfaye’s failing voice necessitated the cancelation of the gig’s remainder.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
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How '9-1-1' moves on after Bobby's death: Tears, anger, and surprise returns Angela Bassett thought her '9-1-1' character would be killed off In the laundry room, Athena finds Donnie and Graham trapped under rubble.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 May 2025
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Neighbor Derek Keating ran into the home and attempted to rescue his neighbor, who was trapped under the rubble as gas was leaking.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
21 May 2025
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Savina: Our Hotel Sages Signature Retreats are rooted in the belief that rest is revolutionary and that luxury doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Only one of his 10 starts so far has been made on the traditional four days of rest.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Sparks fly from the wreckage like shooting stars falling from heaven.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, the videos showed, some people were hanging from the wreckage by ropes, and others inched along on their bellies toward the center.—
Joseph Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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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
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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