residual
adjective
pertaining to or constituting a residue or remainder; remaining; leftover.
residuals
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pluralof residual.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Acting residuals trickled in and helped cover basic expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
In addition, the WGA won changes to the rules surrounding the use of writers’ work in artificial intelligence and in the minimum payments, residuals and rules for script-writing, the union said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Members would also see increases in both foreign and domestic high-budget streaming residuals by 2.5% for projects starting in May 2027, and by another 2.5% in May 2029.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
For foreign projects on subscription streaming services with more than 75 million foreign subscribers, including Netflix, Amazon and Disney+, residuals will increase by 6% in the first contract year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2026
I’m glad to have your contact information should any residuals come in.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
