for the rest

phrase

: with regard to remaining issues or needs

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However, for the rest of the game, Brianna Turner and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus are closer to centers; Turner has offensive limitations while Hammon doesn’t appear to trust Parker-Tyus’ defense. — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Ohtani is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday in Detroit, Roberts said, after which the Dodgers will finalize his schedule for the rest of the weekend. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The facility would be her home and art studio for the rest of her life. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026 While the settlement may put Meta investors' minds at ease for now, while setting a perhaps reassuring precedent for the rest of social media, analysts don't think the Mark Zuckerberg company is completely out of the legal woods. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the rest

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of for the rest was in 1545

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for the record
for the rest
for the sake of appearances
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“For the rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20rest. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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