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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the remains of the house ripped apart by the tornado littered the block for weeks afterward
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as in corpse
a dead body
archaeologists discovered the remains of an Incan woman and carefully excavated her burial site, which promised to yield important clues about her status
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
gathered up the remains of the buffet and delivered them to a local homeless shelter
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as in stays
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 continues
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 remains
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The cause of it remains under investigation.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 1989, it was designated a National Heritage Site by the Italian Ministry of Culture, and today, the hotel remains one of the region's most glamorous addresses.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
To be sure, analysts said the precise impact of potential furniture tariffs remains unclear since many details of the policy have yet to be determined, including the tariff rate.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Police said the call was later confirmed to be false, and an investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
While Indiana likely remains a Trump-supporting stronghold, the president’s blitzkrieg of disruptive actions at the start of his second term raises questions about whether everyone who marked red on their ballot last November is standing by that decision today.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Residential charging remains a challenge for roughly 23% of Americans who rent multifamily residences, such as apartments, according to Telemetry.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The investigation remains ongoing.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
Thankfully for the Packers, Chicago remains in the division.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The cause of it remains under investigation.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
In 1989, it was designated a National Heritage Site by the Italian Ministry of Culture, and today, the hotel remains one of the region's most glamorous addresses.
—Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
To be sure, analysts said the precise impact of potential furniture tariffs remains unclear since many details of the policy have yet to be determined, including the tariff rate.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2025
Police said the call was later confirmed to be false, and an investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
While Indiana likely remains a Trump-supporting stronghold, the president’s blitzkrieg of disruptive actions at the start of his second term raises questions about whether everyone who marked red on their ballot last November is standing by that decision today.
—Lluvia Gaucin, IndyStar, 26 Aug. 2025
Residential charging remains a challenge for roughly 23% of Americans who rent multifamily residences, such as apartments, according to Telemetry.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The investigation remains ongoing.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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It all zips up into a compact rectangular case that’s covered in a durable, waterproof material that’ll ensure your tech gear stays safe throughout your travels.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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That spending covers everything from the 48,000 hotel stays at a time when bookings are light ahead of hurricane season, restaurant meals and dining, take-home souvenirs, ground and air transportation, and even salsa dancing lessons.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, amid the confusion of new strains, changing vaccine guidelines and cuts to vaccine development funding, the CDC continues to track cases, hospitalizations and deaths on a weekly basis.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now in season 5, the mystery continues with the suspicious death of Lester (Teddy Coluca), the Arconia’s doorman.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Thinking of his estranged teenage son and terminally ill mother, McKay waits and waits before answering the call.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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Díaz de la Portilla lost in a runoff to Miguel Angel Gabela, whose term lasts until 2027.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The hopper holds up to 80 balls, and the 6,700mAh battery lasts for up to three hours of play.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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The graft and fraud investigations signal that state corruption which helped plunge Greece into a 2009-2018 debt crisis persists, despite reforms and tough austerity under three international bailouts.—
Angeliki Koutantou,
Reuters,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite shifts in societal perceptions, a bias against girls persists in science and math subjects, according to teachers, administrators and advocates.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remains. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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