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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
However, López still has not been charged with a crime despite remaining in detention.
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
What remain enduringly relevant are the book’s insights into the nature of design innovation, which Jencks described as analogous to biological evolution, a constant flow of emergent, divergent, and convergent streams.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The incident remains under investigated by Meriden Police detectives and anyone with information should contact Det.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Fortunately, the producer remained conscious and is currently in stable condition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Michael Rios, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
What remain enduringly relevant are the book’s insights into the nature of design innovation, which Jencks described as analogous to biological evolution, a constant flow of emergent, divergent, and convergent streams.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The incident remains under investigated by Meriden Police detectives and anyone with information should contact Det.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
Fortunately, the producer remained conscious and is currently in stable condition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
Verb
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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First and foremost this season, Herbert has to stay healthy.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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According to a fundraiser created by her sister, Dallas Jimenez, her family continues to seek answers in her disappearance and death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Grateful Dead will continue their anniversary celebrations with a massive box set that’s out on May 30.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
21 May 2025
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Detroit has been beset with injuries since spring training, and the team is still waiting on the return of at least eight players — including $15 million offseason free agent pitching acquisition Alex Cobb.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Not to wait for a national awakening — but to live into it.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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The trial is expected to last several weeks, and Judge Arun Subramanian recently confirmed that the trial will most likely conclude before July 4.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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It was scheduled to last a week, but the state hastily shut it down after two days when nearly 300 bears were killed, close to the maximum allowed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Despite this strong market momentum, concerns about Constellation Energy’s valuation persist.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, complicating any potential ceasefire or peace negotiations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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