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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
Breaking news always has been and remains my most incredible thrill.
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Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
When are the remaining supermoons in 2025?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Other conferences might consider similar private equity platforms, especially if traditional conference activities (such as scheduling and officiating) remain with conference officials and aren’t entrusted to Wall Street and investor types.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Authorities have yet to share what led to the stabbing, as the incident remains under investigation.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Young, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
When are the remaining supermoons in 2025?
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Other conferences might consider similar private equity platforms, especially if traditional conference activities (such as scheduling and officiating) remain with conference officials and aren’t entrusted to Wall Street and investor types.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Authorities have yet to share what led to the stabbing, as the incident remains under investigation.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
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But the business stays committed to supporting people and improving.—
Samuel Burke,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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If the Kings can stay healthy and consistent, they're poised to push deeper into the postseason.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Twenty years later, Iraq War veteran Aaron Hughes continues spreading his realization that soldiers can better champion American ideals by following their conscience over orders.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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McNeill said one argument in favor of the EV sector continuing to grow is the vehicles’ increasing utility far beyond transportation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to videos, officers waited roughly 20 seconds before detaining people.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Short cruises, typically lasting less than a week, are growing in popularity for quick getaways.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 22-game run lasted from January 16, 1897, to September 18 later that year and helped the Birmingham club do the double of league title and FA Cup in the spring — something that wouldn’t be achieved again until Tottenham Hotspur replicated it in 1960-61.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite Congress changing the funding formula in 2021, the shortfall has persisted.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Outdated perceptions persist, and many view manufacturing as dirty, dangerous, and limiting career growth.—
Mark Rayfield,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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