remainder

[ri-meyn-der] / rɪˈmeɪn dər /

NOUN

balance, residue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rest

STRONG

butt carry-over detritus dregs excess fragment garbage hangover heel junk leavings leftover obverse oddment overplus refuse relic remains remnant residuum ruins salvage scrap stump surplus trace vestige waste wreck wreckage

WEAK

bottom of the barrel odds and ends

Antonyms

STRONG

lack lot need possessions want whole

WEAK

base core

Example Sentences

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Tech earnings, dominated by chip makers and hyperscalers, probably are safe for the remainder of the year since a lot of AI capital expenditure is locked in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Bieber hasn't performed at a venue of Coachella's size since 2022, when he appeared at Rock in Rio in Brazil before canceling the remainder of his international tour due to health issues.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“She needs to call on her husband to get the remainder of the files released,” he said in an interview with MS NOW.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Of the animals rescued, 87 were taken in by the RSPCA, while the remainder were taken to Dogs Trust.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I was very popular for the remainder of the afternoon.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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