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as in to stay
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
one of the three bridges known as "the London Bridge," it was moved in the late 1960s to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where it remains today
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as in to continue
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fact remains: it's still impossible to be in two places at once
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Recent Examples of remain
Cowell has remained a fixture on network TV as a judge and executive producer on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
According to the news release, no further information will be released at this time, and the incident remains under investigation.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Our bed might not connect to the cloud and remain stuck at an incline.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
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Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Oct. 2025
According to the news release, no further information will be released at this time, and the incident remains under investigation.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Our bed might not connect to the cloud and remain stuck at an incline.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
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That’s exactly why Fleetwood Mac stayed together for fifty years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Companies that help manufacturers adapt, cut costs and stay globally competitive are ensuring that America can still make things efficiently, sustainably and at scale, which is arguably one of the biggest challenges of our time.—
Mike Palank,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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After making 10 of its 15 three-point attempts in the first quarter, the Heat then missed 15 of its next 16 threes a stretch that continued well into the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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No more having to wait for the preheat temperature or worrying about forgetting to set it.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So, while some short-term effects may not last, disease prevention remains important even after some of these effects fade.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That situation will last a few years, until Queen Creek can start transporting new groundwater from its land holdings in the Harquahala basin, where private equity firms are also buying up land, which will replace its Colorado River water.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The White House released a full list of individuals and companies sponsoring the project on Thursday as questions about funding persisted.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
25 Oct. 2025
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The White House warned that millions of low-income families could lose their Women, Infants, and Children benefits by early November if the shutdown persists and the program doesn't receive additional funding.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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