remain

verb

ri-ˈmān How to pronounce remain (audio)
Definition of remainnext
1
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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2
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 Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil and return the skillet to medium heat. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 He was ordered to remain in maximum-security detention pending trial. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026 Rowan’s role was once set for Anthony Boyle, who remained committed to the project for two years before production stalled and Netflix’s House of Guinness offer came in. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026 Iger will remain a senior advisor and board member until the end of the year. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
  1. stay
  2. continue
  3. wait
  4. last
  5. persist
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  • Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Ask whether OpenRouter will keep publishing the provider served on each request, and whether provider ordering, price ceilings and exclusions stay under customer control.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
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  • There’s no real conflict at the table, aside from Kyle continuing to harp on Gizelle lightly flirting with Mauricio on RHOP last season.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Even though the oil market continues to run at a deficit, the more oil that comes out of the strait, the longer the market can stave off a looming tipping point at which its reserves become insufficient to supply the world with enough oil.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of continue
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  • No one had to wait to hear or at least see the lyrics, at least, since they were printed right on the front of the CD, in images disseminated by the shop.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Before court went into session that day, a long line of people was winding through the lobby of the downtown Regional Justice Center in downtown Las Vegas, waiting to pay traffic tickets.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of wait
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  • Some local fans believe that exposure can have a lasting impact on the sport in Philadelphia.
    — Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tielemans may rotate with Mainoo in a box-to-box role across a season that could last 60 matches.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of last
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  • Nigeria's security woes have also persisted in recent years with more mass kidnappings and killings, and have further spread to regions that were once spared the violence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Prices of the precious commodity have swung dramatically from one season to the next, particularly as issues such as climate change, water scarcity and pest and disease pressures persist.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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