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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Additionally, studios need to pay residuals to digital replicas used in reruns, and replicas cannot be used during a strike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
Acting residuals trickled in and helped cover basic expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
The agreement also boosts the so-called bonus for residuals that performers get on most-watch streaming shows.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 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
I’m glad to have your contact information should any residuals come in.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
