for the rest

phrase

: with regard to remaining issues or needs

Examples of for the rest in a Sentence

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Think of it as a primer for the rest of this swank and storied complex, set just beyond the medina in Marrakech's Hivernage neighborhood. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Southern California will still remain in the triple digits over the next few days, and the 90s for the rest of the week, but temperatures these hot are a real heat stress. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The Hotties are excited to see what Megan has in store for the rest of October. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026 This matchup required all hands on deck after Atlanta’s Allisha Gray suffered a left hand injury in the first half and was ruled out for the rest of the game. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for for the rest

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of for the rest was in 1545

Cite this Entry

“For the rest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20rest. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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