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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The pending contract will improve AI protections, streaming residuals and merge SAG and AFTRA’s pension plans.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
Acting residuals trickled in and helped cover basic expenses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
The union represents 116 members, who work in areas including legal, communications and residuals.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Some sticking points in negotiations were the Guild’s desire for increased residuals for streaming content and more safeguards against the use of artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 3, 2026
I’m glad to have your contact information should any residuals come in.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
