the rest
noun
: the part that is left when other people or things are gone, used, etc. : the remainder
You bring these bags in, and I'll bring the rest.
—often + ofWe ate the rest of the cake.
He would regret that decision for the rest of his life.
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As Singer finished talking to reporters, the rest of the team, still in uniform, came in from the field.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
That could mean an economy in which the owners of A.I. systems capture most of the rewards, and the rest of us are left with the scraps.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
As a result, the financial operations of SSA are closely intertwined with the rest of the federal budget.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
While the jokes performed by the rest of the cast were political, hers were focused on her physical appearance.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
That could mean an economy in which the owners of A.I. systems capture most of the rewards, and the rest of us are left with the scraps.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
As a result, the financial operations of SSA are closely intertwined with the rest of the federal budget.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
While the jokes performed by the rest of the cast were political, hers were focused on her physical appearance.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 14 Apr. 2025
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“The rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20rest. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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