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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
Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The protests come as the government remains shut down.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
The group remains committed to intricate harmonies, which are a source of the album’s unique pleasures.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 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
This remains true even if Ole Miss comes back to win the game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Inter Miami remains in third place in the Eastern Conference standings with one game to go, tied on points with second-place Cincinnati.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
One person was arrested after blocking the roadway and refusing to move their vehicle, Lee said, adding that the person was later transported for medical reasons but remains subject to arrest.
—Stephanie Murray, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
The protests come as the government remains shut down.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Oct. 2025
The group remains committed to intricate harmonies, which are a source of the album’s unique pleasures.
—Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 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
This remains true even if Ole Miss comes back to win the game.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Inter Miami remains in third place in the Eastern Conference standings with one game to go, tied on points with second-place Cincinnati.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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Unchecked policing power never stays contained.—
Josiah Bates,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Here, find Vogue’s guide to the very best hotels in Venice, from glittering palace stays to under-the-radar design gems.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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Daniel also has and continues to be involved in podcasting at the newspaper.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
14 Oct. 2025
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That will be something worth monitoring as the series continues.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 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,
13 Oct. 2025
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Jets could be missing QB Justin Fields to a concussion again (still uncertain as of Thursday; Tyrod Taylor waits).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The code lasts until November 9, 2025.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The program at the facility lasts 90 days, after which patients go to the second part of the Wisconsin Community Services program, called Unlimited Potential — an outpatient clinic to access therapy and other services.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Consumer psychology expert Matt Johnson, PhD, noted that pumpkin’s appeal persists even in regions without a traditional fall season, like his home state of California.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Though modern science has disproven this idea, the name persists, symbolizing the fiery imagery long associated with volcanic eruptions.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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