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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
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Geopolitics remains in focus for European investors.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Japan’s box office came roaring back to good health in 2025 — a hopeful indicator for the battered global theatrical business, delivered from what remains the world’s third-largest film market.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Though the majority of the Bridgerton siblings are squared away, Benedict remains unaccounted for.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
While effective pitching remains crucial to a successful outcome, the bar for investment has risen in terms of investor expectations, creating a more competitive and challenging environment for startup founders.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Apart from the new makeover, the design remains unchanged.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Geopolitics remains in focus for European investors.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Japan’s box office came roaring back to good health in 2025 — a hopeful indicator for the battered global theatrical business, delivered from what remains the world’s third-largest film market.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026
Though the majority of the Bridgerton siblings are squared away, Benedict remains unaccounted for.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026
While effective pitching remains crucial to a successful outcome, the bar for investment has risen in terms of investor expectations, creating a more competitive and challenging environment for startup founders.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Apart from the new makeover, the design remains unchanged.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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Malick closes in on his actor’s face and stays there, giving us access to his pain.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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This debt stays invisible during steady periods.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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China continues to expand nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand and climate goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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While speaking with The Sunday Times, Reilly shed some light on what viewers can expect to see from Beth as her story continues.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In fact, upon check-in, your butler is alerted to your arrival and waits outside your room with a welcome drink, warm towel, and handy tips on navigating your room.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The paralytic effect typically lasts for four to six minutes.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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A certain perception of Arsenal’s mental frailties persists, as if this is not just the same team that faltered in the final stages in 2022-23 but the same one that habitually cracked under pressure in the later years of Wenger’s tenure.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Conflict persists because fossil fuel revenues can make instability profitable for those in power.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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