STUB Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

stub 1 of 2

noun

ˈstəb

Definition of stub

as in remainder

an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value an ashtray full of cigarette stubs ticket stubs

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whole

stub

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verb

as in to blow out

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Recent Examples of stub

Noun

When Jack was born, his thumb and pinkie were normal, but the other three fingers were reduced to stubs. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2026 Their most innovative hardware feature was the internal antenna—the first mass-market phone without even a stub or retractable aerial. — IEEE Spectrum, 13 July 2026

Verb

While the Wolverines stubbed their toes and lost to Purdue in the Big Ten Tournament, the Wildcats went out and won the Big 12. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026 The non-slip EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) outsole also provides ample traction—no slipping on stairs, stubbing your toes, or sliding across the tile. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stub

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Noun

Former Stars coach Lorne Donaldson also will rejoin the team as interim director of coaching for remainder of the year.

— Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
But instead of oxygen making up the rest, that remainder is composed of tough-to-breathe methane and molecular hydrogen.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026

Definition of remainder

Verb

The weather should be good for tonight with the wind slightly blowing out to right field.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
While Boeing wants to build and deliver more 737 Max planes, its production is capped by the Federal Aviation Administration, which put limits on its manufacturing after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines plane in January 2024.

— Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 5 June 2026

Definition of blow out

Noun

Production counts are entered at shift end, scrap is recorded after inspection, downtime is logged manually, and energy consumption is often allocated rather than measured.

— Claudio Laterreur, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
This eco-friendly alternative avoids chemical separation and repurposes aviation and industrial scrap into valuable materials for thermal insulation, acoustic absorption, and marine oil spill cleanup.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

The remnants of the structure can best be seen from the Bridge of Angels, which leads to Castel Sant’ Angelo near Vatican City.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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