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
Rio Yamat, Fortune, 15 May 2026
However, there is a floor here, and your remaining Social Security benefit after garnishment cannot drop below $750 per month.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 May 2026
For Longchamp, the collaboration also reflects a broader commitment to preserving French savoir-faire while remaining open to cultural reinvention — values that contributed to the company receiving B Corp certification earlier this year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Adjective
The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the last remaining wrongful death lawsuits filed in connection with the disaster that killed all 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
—Rio Yamat, Fortune, 15 May 2026
However, there is a floor here, and your remaining Social Security benefit after garnishment cannot drop below $750 per month.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
The talks reached a stalemate after months of diplomacy, with concessions of Ukrainian territory to Russia remaining a sticking point.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 26 May 2026
For Longchamp, the collaboration also reflects a broader commitment to preserving French savoir-faire while remaining open to cultural reinvention — values that contributed to the company receiving B Corp certification earlier this year.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
Adjective
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Asteroid impacts can fracture and heat Earth’s crust, creating hydrothermal systems where residual heat warms groundwater and lakes for extended periods.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Despite residual discomfort, Hernandez played in all 17 postseason games, seeing time mostly in left field after Michael Conforto was not included on the playoff roster.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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Players are staying at a hotel in nearby Trilith.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The bonding process requires temperatures no higher than 200 degrees Celsius, staying well within the industry’s thermal budget.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Even as companies pull back elsewhere, many are continuing to invest in the people pushing products in the AI boom—making sales a resilient career choice.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Last year, California lawmakers amended the environmental law to prevent the measure from being abused and continuing to increase building costs in the state notorious for its affordable housing crisis.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 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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The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Unfortunately, children who have not been able to access this in a clinical trial have continued to suffer losses while waiting for access and approval.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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But the lessons Joe Negri taught countless children on television and students in his classroom will leave a lasting imprint of a legendary career and a legacy that will never be forgotten.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Filipino Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural amplification.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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For example, the lack of universal reporting standards continues to leave some gaps, with data-quality issues persisting even as reporting frameworks emerged.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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Sales at Li Auto have been under pressure over the past 12 months, with year-on-year declines persisting across much of the period, signaling a tougher market backdrop.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The surviving child was later taken to a child advocacy center for a forensic interview, according to the affidavit.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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In practice, much of that arsenal depends on aging Soviet-era hardware, chronic fuel shortages and a strategy built less around defeating an invader than surviving one.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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