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
Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Next week fans will secure tickets through FIFA’s lottery, and again in the spring when the final remaining World Cup slots are filled by the winners of the tournament’s regional playoffs.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Bloomberg, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
With the likelihood of teams and their fans still remaining in the market during that period, Long says the Current are looking into ways to invite international fans to watch the team play.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
After rinsing, Mitzner says to gently blow your nose to remove remaining fluid, but avoid forceful blowing.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Next week fans will secure tickets through FIFA’s lottery, and again in the spring when the final remaining World Cup slots are filled by the winners of the tournament’s regional playoffs.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Among the components of NAHB’s index, an index of sales expectations in the next six months fell to 46, remaining below the breakeven level of 50 for a second straight month.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
With the likelihood of teams and their fans still remaining in the market during that period, Long says the Current are looking into ways to invite international fans to watch the team play.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
Adjective
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While tensions eased with time, residual remained, emerging again amid national protests over ICE raids.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Odors are often caused by residual water or mineral buildup.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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But during a Zoom call with reporters Monday, Miller credited Codie for accepting constructive criticism from the coaches and staying prepared for his opportunity.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Feb. 2026
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My entire nervous system knew that staying quiet and still was the only way to stay safe.—
Sarah Hartshorne,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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The center hosts events ranging from yoga to breathwork to a weekly Saturday swap-meet marketplace, continuing its legacy as a gathering place for growth.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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High-resolution satellite imagery from February 10, 2026, analyzed by ISIS, shows Iran continuing to harden tunnel entrances at the underground complex carved into Pickaxe Mountain near Natanz.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 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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Authorities were waiting to release the victims' names to give the families time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Rather than waiting for inheritance, grandparents are spending their money now to bring multi-generational families on cruises.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The expropriations, along with the firings, consolidated state control of the oil sector and, experts say, drained the country of expertise and investment, inflicting lasting damage.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gwen was 6 months old when mom Becky Segally had to bring her along during the 2015 refinery strike that ended up lasting 99 days, Becky Segally said.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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On the police side of the prosecutorial process, unruly anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis are facing few arrests despite the sanctuary city’s persisting chaos.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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The benefits persisting for double that time period, however, surprised even study author Michael Marsiske, professor and interim co-chair of the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The surviving group had been communicating with them via emergency beacons and iPhone SOS signals, Moon said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The surviving group located three of the missing people deceased, and rescuers found another five people deceased.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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