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as in remainder
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
that doormat is just a leftover from when the new carpet was installed
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as in rest
leftovers plural
a remaining group or portion
take as many of these calendars as you want, and put the leftovers back on the shelf
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as in residual
still existing or present after other parts are used or removed
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.
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Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
The women were supposed to sit there waiting for the drug leftovers.
—Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2024
Store leftover corn casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
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Noun
That included using demerara sugar to make syrups out of rinds, macerating leftover bits for cordials, and clarifying juices to extend shelf lives.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2024
The women were supposed to sit there waiting for the drug leftovers.
—Clare Malone, The New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2024
Adjective
With leftover tickets dropping daily during the Games in Paris, many travelers were able to snap up tickets day-of.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2024
Store leftover corn casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 Aug. 2024
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.
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