Synonyms for RESIDUE
ˈrɛz ɪˌdu, -ˌdyuresidue

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1. residuenoun

   matter that remains after something has been removed

   Synonyms:
   remainder, rest, residuum, residual, balance

2. remainder, balance, residual, residue, residuum, restnoun

   something left after other parts have been taken away

   "there was no remainder"; "he threw away the rest"; "he took what he wanted and I got the balance"

   Synonyms:
   remainder, relief, counterbalance, end, quietus, difference, relaxation, symmetry, equaliser, residual, ease, balance, proportion, residuum, rest, repose, equalizer, counterweight, rest period, eternal sleep, residue, sleep, counterpoise, equilibrium, remnant, symmetricalness, equipoise, correspondence, oddment, balance wheel, proportionality, eternal rest, respite

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1. • Matter

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1. residuenoun

   Synonyms:
   remainder, rest, remnant, residuum, BALANCE

2. residuenoun

   Synonyms:
   (Law.) surplus (of a testator's estate), excess, overplus

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1. residuenoun

   Synonyms:
   remainder, remnant, residuum, rest, balance, surplus, excess

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1. List of paraphrases for "residue":

   residues, tailings, residuum, residuals, waste, residual, debris

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How to use RESIDUE in a sentence?

1. Corey Simpson:

   If you are using a standard detergent, be sure to give the jacket an extra rinse cycle to ensure a residue-free garment.

2. Chairani Rachmatullah:

   Eventually the machinery gets clogged with residue like slagging causing blockages, and then it breaks down.

3. Chairani Rachmatullah:

   It's risky if we use B30 (because) machinery can shut down, eventually the machinery gets clogged with residue like slagging causing blockages, and then it breaks down.

4. Leslie Miklosy:

   Humans are so foolish--we measure ourselves by our residue.

5. Branch Rickey:

   Luck is the residue of design.