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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
EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
This led to a crash in the residuals which set the stage for the strikes.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Experts say an influx of firearms combined with residual impacts from the pandemic and threats on social media may be to blame.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The show’s stars and writers were among many who voiced frustration with the lack of residuals that came from gaining traction on streaming, and the Suits family was later pictured reuniting on the picket line.
—EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
This led to a crash in the residuals which set the stage for the strikes.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Given how streamer residual demands dominated last year’s dual U.S. labor strike negotiations, the duo note that now is a good time to be trying to help the industry win its fair share.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
Experts say an influx of firearms combined with residual impacts from the pandemic and threats on social media may be to blame.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residual
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Doing this will help remove any residue left behind on your earbuds from hair products, sunscreen, or insect repellant.Julia Ries, Outside Online, 14 Nov. 2024
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Use a cooktop scraper or soft sponge to remove stubborn residue while the cooktop is still warm for easier cleaning.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Last week, someone taped a picture of a hammer onto McManus’ chamber door in jest as a final reminder to the judge, who is laying down his gavel after 27 years on the bench.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Sarah and McMahon moved their family to Florence for a year during production, immersing themselves in the remnants of da Vinci’s world.Hunter Ingram, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024
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New Orleans could get up to 8 inches of rain within 24 hours as the remnants of Tropical Storm Sara interact with an approaching cold front, the National Weather Service says.Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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Yet many observers have been puzzled by the absence of any practical Israeli plan for ending the conflict, particularly one that might lead to a lasting political settlement.Mohanad Hage Ali, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
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As the evening unfolds, guests can dance the night away with music and cocktails, creating lasting memories for the happy couple, their friends, and family.Lopesan Costa Bavaro Contributor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Saratoga History Museum showcases artifacts, photographs and exhibits that tell the story of Saratoga’s rich history.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The other is a collection of objects taken by anthropologist Jesse Fewkes, sent by the Smithsonian to Puerto Rico after the Spanish-American War of 1898 to gather Indigenous artifacts from the island.Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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