as in residual
still existing or present after other parts are used or removed
Beat the eggs and milk together, then add the remaining ingredients.
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as in staying
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 continuing
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 remaining
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
In April, a federal judge denied Bankman-Fried’s motion for a new trial, leaving the pardon request as one of the crypto convict’s last remaining legal recourses.
—Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Rachel Proffitt, Fortune, 23 June 2026
And remaining in limbo for such a long period poses its own conundrum.
—Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
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Adjective
The debate has become an emotional flashpoint in the conservation world, forcing scientists, wildlife officials and advocates to grapple with the difficult question of whether killing one owl species is the only remaining way to save another.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
In April, a federal judge denied Bankman-Fried’s motion for a new trial, leaving the pardon request as one of the crypto convict’s last remaining legal recourses.
—Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Verb
The remaining question is who has the conviction to deliberately reshape our future and to lead even in the face of uncertainty.
—Rachel Proffitt, Fortune, 23 June 2026
And remaining in limbo for such a long period poses its own conundrum.
—Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
Adjective
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Hayes recommends hiring a professional to handle residual insecticide options if possible.—
Eva Flowe
June 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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The loss of closer Daniel Palencia has seemingly had a residual effect on the rest of the bullpen, as evidenced by Saturday’s implosion by Trent Thornton, Caleb Thielbar and Jacob Webb, who combined to give up eight runs in 1 2/3 innings.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Johnson County’s annual Point In Time Count — a federal requirement that counts the number of people staying outside or in a shelter one night in January — shows that the number of individuals increased by 27% from last year, according to preliminary data.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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Drinking water with your evening meal and staying hydrated throughout the day helps fiber work properly and keeps stool soft.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
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Around 2011, Michael Fallas, who once worked in family’s downtown store as a stock boy, converted the upstairs floors from offices to apartments while continuing to operate Fallas Paredes.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Sportico first became aware of the Majestic Oaks Drive home this week while continuing to report on the sale status of the Fazio Drive place.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2026
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Thomas missed 57 games last season, mostly because of the same lingering left hamstring issue.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the one hand, that means that many survive the disease without serious lingering effects.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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These teams aren't waiting to feel each other out.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The White House press pool was still waiting at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland for Vance’s departure on Thursday night just before that White House statement came out.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The inaugural flight took place from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France, where test pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and copilot Fabrice Dougnac lifted off aboard the Falcon 10X for a mission lasting approximately two and a half hours.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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One solution the report suggests is fully paid leave for fathers - lasting as long as maternity leave.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
21 June 2026
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With inflation persisting, companies and workers are seeking states where prices are stable and daily living is affordable.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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After persisting with her complaint, the union took legal advice and was told that requesting intimate measurements could breach data protection regulations.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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The hardliners have emerged with their hands on the levers of power and battlefield command, and their supporters now flood Iran’s streets with daily rallies celebrating a newfound legitimacy forged through surviving the US-Israeli assault.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Both parties agreed to repay the money that was borrowed, and the death of one borrower generally does not eliminate the surviving borrower's legal obligation.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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