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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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Recent Examples of leftover
Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 14 July 2025
During Patterson’s trial, the jury saw pictures of the leftover beef Wellington and heard how family members had gotten sick and gone to the local hospital, where mushroom poisoning was quickly diagnosed.
—David Mac Dougall, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Camila Pedrosa
july 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
More than $5 million investment into cleaning up a space that's riddled with toxic contaminants, old building foundations, shafts and other debris leftover from its time as an industrial site.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Food poisoning caused by Bacillus cereus is often related to leftover food that has been improperly cooled or reheated.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 14 July 2025
During Patterson’s trial, the jury saw pictures of the leftover beef Wellington and heard how family members had gotten sick and gone to the local hospital, where mushroom poisoning was quickly diagnosed.
—David Mac Dougall, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Adjective
The pate is made with fish meat harvested to reduce leftover waste from caviar farming, according to the company’s website.
—Camila Pedrosa
july 6, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2025
More than $5 million investment into cleaning up a space that's riddled with toxic contaminants, old building foundations, shafts and other debris leftover from its time as an industrial site.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leftover
Noun
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In addition to her payments, the television personality is financing the cost of Matteo's health insurance, speech therapy and remainder of his preschool education through the 2024-2025 year.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Reserve Luis Carrera to replace him for remainder of Rd. 1.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Tai Chi may also support better rest by encouraging relaxation and enhancing emotional regulation, the study authors added.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
26 July 2025
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Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The slight residual sweetness in Brut styles can also balance any hot sauce or jalapeno toppings, unlike tequila which can amplify the heat.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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This relic radiation, or heat, is known as the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) — a faint, residual glow representing the oldest light humans can observe.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Even from the outside, the bathroom door was fully covered in scrap wood, with a moon cut out to resemble an outhouse door.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The original paint on the pine hardwood is intact if chipped, and several rails are missing—likely sacrificed to wartime scrap drives during filming.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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However, other parts of the United States have their respective ties to the Gilded Age and remaining buildings dating from this area.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The four remaining couples are: Amaya and Bryan, Huda and Chris, Iris and Pepe, and Olandria and Nic.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
13 July 2025
Noun
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For context, massive flooding in New York City was caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida (2021).—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Some parts of the state saw more than 20 inches of rain, with the National Weather Service (NWS) attributing the excessive moisture to remnants of Tropical Storm Barry, which formed the weekend prior.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Leftover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leftover. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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