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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the remains of the house ripped apart by the tornado littered the block for weeks afterward
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as in corpse
a dead body
archaeologists discovered the remains of an Incan woman and carefully excavated her burial site, which promised to yield important clues about her status
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
gathered up the remains of the buffet and delivered them to a local homeless shelter
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as in stays
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 continues
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 remains
Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
The push to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores throughout the country remains strong.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Authorities have yet to share what led to the stabbing, as the incident remains under investigation.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
The show ran for four seasons, ending in 1999, but remains a nostalgic favorite for many fans.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Mackinac Island remains one of the jewels of the state’s tourism empire as over 1 million people visit the idyllic island each year.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Apart from the new makeover, the design remains unchanged.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
While Wilson was more impressive with his six receptions, including the breakaway touchdown, Brown remains Florida’s leader in yardage.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Oct. 2025
The push to ban books in libraries, schools, and bookstores throughout the country remains strong.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Authorities have yet to share what led to the stabbing, as the incident remains under investigation.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Oct. 2025
The show ran for four seasons, ending in 1999, but remains a nostalgic favorite for many fans.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Mackinac Island remains one of the jewels of the state’s tourism empire as over 1 million people visit the idyllic island each year.
—Carol Cain, Freep.com, 27 Sep. 2025
Apart from the new makeover, the design remains unchanged.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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As long as everyone stays healthy, this group seems like the safest bet to be the Mavericks’ starting lineup on opening night.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition, insulated, soundproof walls ensure the home stays quiet and comfortable all year long.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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But something needs to change, at least while the injury report continues to include the star players whom Seattle typically leans on to win games.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kewaunee County introduced a sales tax that continues today.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jets could be missing QB Justin Fields to a concussion again (still uncertain as of Thursday; Tyrod Taylor waits).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pear season lasts from late summer until December, giving you plenty of opportunities to put pear dishes on the table this fall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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If the shutdown persists, NPS may adjust the plans.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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China pain persists China, Nike’s third-largest market, has been a particular problem, and executives said recovery there would take longer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remains. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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