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as in stayed
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 continued
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 remained
The Senate field has remained thin since liberal teacher Josh Weil bowed out earlier this summer, positioning Jenkins as the party’s most visible candidate so far.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Brown was released in 2020 but remained on parole until 2021, and subsequent charges against him included communicating threats and misuse of the 911 system earlier this year.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The tariffs have so far remained in effect, however, as appeals courts have kept the fees in place while the litigation moves forward.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Yet even as many conference delegates voiced confidence that the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050 would be reached, others were quick to point out the obstacles that remained.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After the event, DeChambeau remained in the Golden State to attend a Ryder Cup commitment in Napa Valley.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But Judge Hammock remained cautious, explaining the legal hurdles ahead.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
No injuries were reported, and operations at other terminals remained unaffected, Port of Long Beach spokesperson Art Marroquin said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
State police say the driver whose vehicle struck Christopher remained at the scene and the investigation is ongoing.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Brown was released in 2020 but remained on parole until 2021, and subsequent charges against him included communicating threats and misuse of the 911 system earlier this year.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The tariffs have so far remained in effect, however, as appeals courts have kept the fees in place while the litigation moves forward.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Yet even as many conference delegates voiced confidence that the COP28 pledge to triple nuclear power capacity by 2050 would be reached, others were quick to point out the obstacles that remained.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2025
After the event, DeChambeau remained in the Golden State to attend a Ryder Cup commitment in Napa Valley.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
But Judge Hammock remained cautious, explaining the legal hurdles ahead.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2025
No injuries were reported, and operations at other terminals remained unaffected, Port of Long Beach spokesperson Art Marroquin said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remained
Verb
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Even as hiring slowed last month, the average length of the workweek stayed steady.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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He was invited to Sandy Springs on a press trip and stayed at the Hyatt House Atlanta / Perimeter Center, which USA TODAY toured separately.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The opposition to restricting book access has continued in recent court cases.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Firefighters on the ground continued to reinforce lines previously built over the past week, utilizing strategic firing to fill in unburned areas from Fence Meadow Lookout to Nutmeg Saddle.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The epilogue reveals that Conrad has waited two years before sending Belly a handwritten letter.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The couple waited until February 2016 to claim their share of the grand prize.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
Treasure Coast Newspapers,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His killing spree lasted five years before he was caught on July 14, 2021, in connection with the deaths of two boys ages 12 and 13, The Washington Post reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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In that lone start against the Miami Marlins, Tong lasted five innings and struck out six batters.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After a semester in Raton, Velasco moved to the Zuni reservation in New Mexico, where challenges persisted.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bulldogs showcased defensive playmakers like Geno Calgaro and Zachary Betts, but offensive struggles persisted, especially at quarterback.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Remained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remained. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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