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adjective

Definition of remainingnext
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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verb

present participle of remain
1
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
Adjective
Bordering the Indian Ocean, the game reserve’s unique coastal location brings seven lush ecosystems into the picture, including a portion of the world’s last remaining sand forest. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 If scholarships, grants, employer assistance and federal loans aren't enough, private student loans can help cover remaining education expenses. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
The crews gave up hours later after the shark repeatedly swam past or dived to avoid the boats, remaining inside the canal. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 Through December 2025, the county had counted 331 homes toward those two categories, leaving 1,978 remaining in the allocation, according to the county’s most recent general plan review. — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remaining
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
  1. residual
  2. staying
  3. continuing
  4. lingering
  5. waiting
  6. lasting
  7. persisting
  8. surviving
Adjective
  • As is usually the case with ocean splashdowns, the rocket tipped over, fell onto its side and exploded as residual propellants ignited.
    — William Harwood, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Don’t leave the butter in the hot skillet as the residual heat will cause the solids to burn.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of residual
Verb
  • Upworthy Studios is launching with a goal to push beyond digital publishing and social content to new entertainment formats and partnerships that can bring the brand to new platforms, while staying true to its positive, humanity-first storytelling.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The Disneyland Resort has announced new fitness classes across its two parks, an early morning perk for guests staying at one of its three hotels.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of staying
Verb
  • Watch for the next data release to show whether recycling rates are improving or continuing to stagnate as infrastructure catches up to policy.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • QuIC will focus on that development work while continuing research into new applications.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • Shohei Ohtani returned to the top of the Dodgers’ lineup Monday after four days off to address lingering aches, as the club effectively pauses its pitching program for the two-way star.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • No more distractions, no more lingering questions, just a baller who loves this sport and continues to level up.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of lingering
Verb
  • Kindergartners are learning to ride bicycles in physical education classes rather than waiting for lessons at home.
    — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Nine out of 10 queries about waiting times feature a question about the averages.
    — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of waiting
Verb
  • The turnout testified to the church’s lasting influence in France despite declining attendance and secularizing trends that have emptied churches across Europe.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Alicia Sanchez is an Afro-Latina marketing strategist and entrepreneur who helps businesses build lasting customer relationships through email marketing, retention, bilingual strategy, and brand activations.
    — Alicia Sanchez, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • One place where the one-hander is persisting is at the recreational level, where players search for consistency and where elite levels of power and precision are secondary to fun, comfort and longevity.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • And to me, that denial is one factor that contributes to the crimes persisting.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of persisting
Verb
  • In the near-decade the restaurant was open for business, which included surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, its casual atmosphere, serious cocktails and relatively late hours developed a loyal following in Midtown.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • While surviving pieces can be surprisingly desirable, check drawers for everyday kitchen tools with advertising.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
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