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as in remainders
a remaining group or portion
sailed home with just a remnant of the colony's original population aboard
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as in scraps
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
gathered together her fabric remnants to see if she had enough of them to sew a doll blanket for her niece
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Recent Examples of remnants
Our Commander-in-Chief should direct his skilled military leaders to finish destroying Iran’s conventional military capabilities and eliminating any last remnants of their nuclear program.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
The shell still contained remnants of its original plug and traces of plant material, which were recovered for analysis.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Using innovative fossil reconstruction techniques, the researchers revealed remnants of two extinct species locked inside large rocks.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Back in Blighty, the nearby city of Chichester is also a must-visit, with its Roman and Anglo-Saxon remnants, great shopping facilities, and its historic cathedral in the centre.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The story follows the remnants of the global spy agency Citadel, which was destroyed by the powerful syndicate Manticore.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Little purple blossoms appearing on my lawn mean my jacaranda tree will soon be in bloom, leaving its sticky remnants all over the sidewalk, lawn and anyone foolish enough to park underneath it.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Modern wastewater treatment plants often fail to scrub out the microscopic remnants of the world’s pharmaceutical and illicit drug use.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
For caterpillars, gardeners will often notice large, noticeable remnants on leaves along with irregular holes scattered across the leaf surface.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
The shell still contained remnants of its original plug and traces of plant material, which were recovered for analysis.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Using innovative fossil reconstruction techniques, the researchers revealed remnants of two extinct species locked inside large rocks.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Back in Blighty, the nearby city of Chichester is also a must-visit, with its Roman and Anglo-Saxon remnants, great shopping facilities, and its historic cathedral in the centre.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
The story follows the remnants of the global spy agency Citadel, which was destroyed by the powerful syndicate Manticore.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Little purple blossoms appearing on my lawn mean my jacaranda tree will soon be in bloom, leaving its sticky remnants all over the sidewalk, lawn and anyone foolish enough to park underneath it.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
Modern wastewater treatment plants often fail to scrub out the microscopic remnants of the world’s pharmaceutical and illicit drug use.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
For caterpillars, gardeners will often notice large, noticeable remnants on leaves along with irregular holes scattered across the leaf surface.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remnants
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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
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How To Use Banana Peels In Your Garden Since banana peels do contain healthy nutrients your garden needs, learning how to use them in your garden can keep the food scraps out of landfills and give plants a boost.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Orange County Public Health Services did not find just one mouse sniffing around for scraps.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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With adjustable leg rests and no arm rests in the way, passengers can recline or lay flat across the sofa-like space.—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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To travel just one meter, these fish require an average of 30 to 60 seconds of movement, along with eight to nine short pauses and nine one-hour rests on horizontal ledges along their route, according to Phys.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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Wash them regularly to remove sugary or syrupy residues from garbage such as soda or fruit juices, which attract foraging bees.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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These stains can leave behind highly flammable residues that may ignite, even at low temperatures.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Remnants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remnants. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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