REMAINDER Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

remainder

noun

ri-ˈmān-dər

Definition of remainder

as in rest

a remaining group or portion the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later

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Relevance

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as in scrap

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet

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whole

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Recent Examples of remainder Even factoring in the slightly more affordable remainder of the state, rents are the highest in the nation as a percentage of median income, according to ATTOM Data Solutions. — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026 Perhaps even a rag-tag group of remainders can put a scare into San Antonio. — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026 The best-case scenario would be for the Lakers’ remainders to extend the best-of-seven series with the Rockets long enough for Doncic and Reaves to rejoin LeBron James in that Big Three, either at the end of this series or the start of the next one. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026 If something remains at death, that remainder becomes the legacy. — Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 9 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remainder

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Noun

Water, snacks, rest and weather conditions shape the schedule, with his well-being guiding each appearance.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
When budgets tighten, the report finds consumers protect relationships, rest and personal growth first, cutting material purchases and discretionary splurges before anything tied to connection or well-being.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rest

Noun

End-of-life rare-earth permanent magnets, manufacturing swarf, and other scrap containing critical minerals were deemed recoverable resources essential to national security.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Another scrap of Shakespeare appeared, longer this time, echoing down the corridor of memory.

— Helen Simpson, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

Dolly's remnants also bringing rain Elsewhere, the hurricane center is keeping an eye on whether the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly could develop again.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Dolly’s remnants are now just a surface trough of low pressure producing a disorganized area of showers and thunderstorms stretching from over portions of Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos and southeastern Bahamas.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of remnant

Noun

Still, the emotionally stunted John claims not to harbor ill feelings toward Hal, though this is most certainly challenged by the end of the episode.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Even near the end of an August in which the Jays went 17-11, the team posted a near-average wRC+ (101 entering Sunday).

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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