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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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The brothers each own 25% of Block’s voting shares, while family trusts hold the remainder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

How will Luka Doncic’s injury impact the Lakers over the remainder of the regular season?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For the remainder of the 40-day mourning period, richer meat curries and kebabs are added.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

The policy's premium was financed to the tune of 90 percent by InsuResilience Solutions Fund -- which is itself financed by Germany -- with Lagos state covering the remainder.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The damp dirt turns quickly to mud and the remainder of the burial is hastened to accommodate the weather.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern