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as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the detective noticed an ashy residue in the sink and deduced that a piece of paper had been burned there
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as in remainder
a remaining group or portion
the residue of our Thanksgiving feast consisted of a denuded turkey carcass and a couple rolls
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Recent Examples of residue
Like our Planet Indigo dyes, kaki dye is entirely chemical-free, and any leftover dye residue can be composted to enrich the farm.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
All the light-colored clothing in the suitcases was caked in the residue, while other clothing items were not, authorities said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
One of the drawbacks of a glossy lip product is usually the stickiness that ensues following application, but that’s not the case with this treatment — shoppers praise it for its surprising lack of sticky residue despite the high gloss shine.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Other posts recommend alternating buckshot rounds with normal bullets to clear the bore of plastic residue from the sleeve which may otherwise clog up the barrel, or alternating with tracer rounds to improve aiming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
All the light-colored clothing in the suitcases was caked in the residue, while other clothing items were not, authorities said.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
One of the drawbacks of a glossy lip product is usually the stickiness that ensues following application, but that’s not the case with this treatment — shoppers praise it for its surprising lack of sticky residue despite the high gloss shine.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Other posts recommend alternating buckshot rounds with normal bullets to clear the bore of plastic residue from the sleeve which may otherwise clog up the barrel, or alternating with tracer rounds to improve aiming.
—David Hambling, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for residue
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According to preliminary data, there are no casualties from falling debris.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Though the risk of existing debris interfering with missions is low, researchers keep an eye out for what's called EDL (Entry, Descent and Landing) debris and its potential to contaminate soil samples.Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Charitable Giving - Donate to qualified charities through tools like charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) to lower your estate’s taxable amount while supporting meaningful causes.James Brewer, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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That’s left a remainder in the 25 percent range for the third pair, most frequently composed of Brännström and Vincent Desharnais.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Rescuers pulled 10 bodies from the rubble, including two parents and their two children, the service confirmed.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Over 105,000 people have been wounded, and thousands remain under rubble, the ministry said in a statement.NBC News, NBC News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Malaysian officials approved a third probe into the Indian Ocean with the goal of recovering wreckage from flight MH370, which disappeared more than a decade ago.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a Category 4 storm on September 26, then moved north over the Southeast U.S. and caused wreckage across the region, especially in western North Carolina.Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Then, the attackers tossed the remnants of the bodies down a 49.2-foot (15-meter) natural shaft linked to a cave system.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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Minority groups, including Druze, Christians and Alawite populations, also composed a southern rebel alliance that helped defeat Assad, and a big question remains as to how the new opposition forces in power will treat the remnants of Assad’s Ba’ath party.Brad Dress, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Residue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/residue. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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