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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
Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Flagg remains out with a left foot sprain, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Thursday.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
And David plays Lincoln’s nemesis, Stevie Nichols, the very successful former partner of Lincoln’s late mother, upon whom the son remains perversely fixated.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Today, the campus remains a sanctuary for spiritual living and well-being.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Homes and buildings have been destroyed by the fires, local officials told CNN, though the full extent of the damage remains unclear.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Sirianni remains safe despite the outcry, yet two young Eagles stars don't even bother to pay attention to the noise.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The tension between maintaining recognizable signatures and demonstrating evolution remains central to her strategy.
—Amy Francombe, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
Flagg remains out with a left foot sprain, Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said Thursday.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
And David plays Lincoln’s nemesis, Stevie Nichols, the very successful former partner of Lincoln’s late mother, upon whom the son remains perversely fixated.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Today, the campus remains a sanctuary for spiritual living and well-being.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
Homes and buildings have been destroyed by the fires, local officials told CNN, though the full extent of the damage remains unclear.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Feb. 2026
Sirianni remains safe despite the outcry, yet two young Eagles stars don't even bother to pay attention to the noise.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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Almost every Monday afternoon, Reiss e-mails the list about that week’s select titles, and since roughly a thousand of the recipients are regular buyers, many of them respond right away, and Reiss stays at the store until nine or ten at night handling their orders.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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Public safety is best served when the Sheriff’s Office stays focused on its mission, respects constitutional rights, and operates with clarity rather than confusion or politics.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Even after playing the biggest stage in the world, Bad Bunny continues to leap to new heights.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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The governor continues to state that Massachusetts is not a sanctuary state.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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And watch SpaceX lift off to meet its maker, as Elon waits, already in orbit around his own head.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lent lasts 40 days, not counting Sundays, and ends before Easter.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The season of prayer lasts 40 days, excluding Sundays, and ends on Holy Thursday (April 2).—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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If the fear persists or causes problems within the relationship, Morin and Sarkis suggest seeking support from a licensed mental health professional in individual and couples therapy.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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But cracking down on vanlords has been difficult, and the underground market persists.—
Jeffrey Kopp,Kate Rogers,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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