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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
How each performs in the most important remaining games of the regular season could sway who earns the nod in two weeks.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ensuring that production line continues is vital to remaining competitive in the long term.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
If the Wild are able to get one point in their finale versus Anaheim on Tuesday, or if Calgary loses any of its three remaining games — in regulation or in overtime — the Wild are in the playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
How each performs in the most important remaining games of the regular season could sway who earns the nod in two weeks.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ensuring that production line continues is vital to remaining competitive in the long term.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
Adjective
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As damaging the residual 10% tariffs could be for the U.K., others point out the deal could dent U.S. economic growth, too.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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Stir pork together with onion and any residual juices in slow cooker.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The growth of the resort's offerings can be attributed to our commitment to staying ahead of the trends, our guests' increasing interest in unique and premium experiences, and our ability to collaborate with exceptional brands like Krug that align with our standards.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.—
Mina Elias,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.—
Karen Bartunek,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Our customers are drawn to pieces that hold lasting value and significance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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With an ambitious goal to become the second largest in the coming years, TMN is focusing on delivering high-quality content, strategic expansion, and creating lasting partnerships that fuel its growth.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These massive creatures thrived in the grasslands of what is now North and Central Texas, persisting until roughly 11,700 years ago.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2025
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On Friday morning, National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists warned of sensitive fire weather conditions persisting across parts of Florida through Friday.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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