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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
The protests come as the government remains shut down.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Much like the Kansas City Chiefs, Brittany Mahomes’ game-day style remains top notch.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The slasher staple that ruined sleeping (and stripes) for generations, A Nightmare on Elm Street remains one of the scariest films ever.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
Much like the Kansas City Chiefs, Brittany Mahomes’ game-day style remains top notch.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
The slasher staple that ruined sleeping (and stripes) for generations, A Nightmare on Elm Street remains one of the scariest films ever.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
Verb
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Not many players Simons’ age would have stayed so committed to the process of growth.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Number one, maybe your soil stays too wet or too dry.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Emma Donoghue’s Room, which continues to haunt worried parents everywhere?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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Further, as consumer interest in wearable health tech continues to grow, so do concerns about the privacy of health data.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
17 Oct. 2025
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For American farmers waiting on harvesting equipment, that means delays, shortages and higher costs down the line.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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During their 3-1 victory over Manchester United last month, a total of 14 minutes and 25 seconds was spent waiting for play to be restarted from throw-ins.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The money being spent on infrastructure, which will last for many years, comes at a time when scientists say the world will shift away from fossil fuels, including natural gas.—
NPR,
NPR,
16 Oct. 2025
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Senter-Rankin said the residency will last until Bar Chelou opens next year.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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The substance can pollute the environment after nuclear accidents and can persist in soil or water.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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But the pain will persist after Diwali as well.—
Angela Chitkara,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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