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
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Three races remain in the regular season for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, but Friday night's Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway offers the best remaining chance for a new driver to punch a ticket to the playoffs.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Maybe masculinity still does mean taking care of and protecting your partner, being the breadwinner and remaining stoic all the same.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The Panthers won’t be taking on any of Thielen’s remaining base salary.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Three races remain in the regular season for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, but Friday night's Wawa 250 at Daytona International Speedway offers the best remaining chance for a new driver to punch a ticket to the playoffs.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
In addition to rinsing your toothbrush thoroughly after use to remove any remaining bacteria and debris, experts suggest replacing it every three to four months.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Maybe masculinity still does mean taking care of and protecting your partner, being the breadwinner and remaining stoic all the same.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
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Walliser is confident that Bentley can best the Chinese competitors both in China and the global markets, doubling down on its history and efforts to preserve residual volume through low volume and desirability.—
Tamara Warren,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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The author gets famous narrator’s name on her books, and the narrator gets a steady stream of residual income.—
Adam Verner
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Eating kiwi before bed is the latest hack that people swear by for falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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Adrianne Lenker, Buck Meek, and James Krivchenia talk about how staying messy and honest is the only path forward.—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Krishan Gopaul, senior EMEA analyst at the World Gold Council, told CNBC in a call on Tuesday that macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty was fueling huge inflows into gold ETFs, while central banks were continuing to shore up their gold reserves — both of which were keeping prices elevated.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The attackers opened fire at people waiting at a bus depot, police said, before boarding a bus to continue the attack.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The kids with the balls spent all that time hunkered down on the stairs, laying low and waiting to be allowed back to their seats.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From top-tier broadcasters like Scripps to major sports and entertainment events, their campaigns merge creativity, technology, and audience engagement in ways that leave a lasting impact.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Having lasting appeal is good for creating a stable business, and having an affluent customer base helps with margins.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some studies have discovered suicidal ideation persisting in young people suffering from gender dysphoria.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ian Wilkinson, a pastor at a local church and the sole surviving guest of the lunch, told last month's hearing that the death of his wife had left him bereft.—
Alasdair Pal,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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The courtroom thriller dramatizes the first international tribunal against surviving Nazi leaders, probing not only their crimes but also the nature of evil itself.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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