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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
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 8 Oct. 2025
Under the terms of the WGA East’s PBS contract, writers on these titles will receive pension and health contributions from their work and residuals for AVOD and SVOD reuse.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Dec. 2025
Reduce cognac by half using the residual heat, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
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That ash, also called coal combustion residuals, is stored in multiple ponds, or watery impoundments to the south of the main plant.
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The project aims to improve infrastructure reliability through the construction of two new 24-inch residual lines.
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The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.—
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Whether through rain, irrigation, or merely watering the lawn, residues are conveyed to the soil, which will eventually reach groundwater.—
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The seat belt buckle reminder now comes standard for back seats as well.—
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This tragedy occurred a short distance from where George Floyd was unjustly killed — another painful reminder that injustice, excessive force and unequal accountability continue to plague our nation.—
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On the one hand, that means that many survive the disease without serious lingering effects.—
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Recently, archaeologists found a massive stone basin in Italy dating back more than 2,000 years — remnants of a once-powerful rival of Rome.—
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The transition will occur around December 1, with the main remnant of the PENN partnership being the linear betting show, ESPN BET Live.—
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That adds up to lasting and positive changes in your health, says Zumpano.—
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But our post featuring a turnaround in Estee Lauder (EL) was even more opportunistic and memorable in that that stock staged a lasting bullish reversal following a strong counter-trend setup in an environment characterized by persistent weakness in the broader consumer staples sector.—
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The study’s authors further stated that the poison found in the artifacts would not have killed prey instantly, but rather slowed prey down, thereby making the animal easier to catch.—
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Get a close look at more than 400 photos and 500 original artifacts from those who survived and died at the concentration camp.—
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“Residual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residual. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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