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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
Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The fate of Iran's nuclear program remains a central issue and the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, has created an energy crisis.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The case remains under active investigation.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s been happening for 60 years and local theater remains alive and thriving at the Ridgefield Theater Barn.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
The menu is playful and draws from a number of inspirations, but Texas remains the center of its universe.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Although the department selectively sends press releases about some cases, the work mostly remains hidden.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
During that down time, the rail has been replaced (the route remains the same) and the ride vehicles have been freshened up.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Standardized test scores have trended upward since the nadir of the COVID-19 pandemic, recovering faster than the state average, but the pace remains too incremental for critics.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
The fate of Iran's nuclear program remains a central issue and the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint, has created an energy crisis.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
The case remains under active investigation.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s been happening for 60 years and local theater remains alive and thriving at the Ridgefield Theater Barn.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
The menu is playful and draws from a number of inspirations, but Texas remains the center of its universe.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Although the department selectively sends press releases about some cases, the work mostly remains hidden.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
During that down time, the rail has been replaced (the route remains the same) and the ride vehicles have been freshened up.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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The entire strategy is built on one core idea of keeping the bad actors out, and the data inside stays safe.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Garmin Smartwatch Deal The Garmin Venu 3S features a vibrant AMOLED touchscreen that stays clear in direct sunlight, tracking everything from sleep scores to your BodyBattery levels.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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Senior midfielder Peyton Brolley, Mane’s sister, continues to be impressed by her teammate and sibling.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 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,
24 Apr. 2026
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In our districts in suburban Cook County, a single adult waits an average of 117 days to get emergency shelter.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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As the weather heats up, this blush is one of the most satisfying products that simultaneously cools me down and adds a stunning pop of color to my cheeks that actually lasts.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those who are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark may prefer to pass on the ride, which lasts about 35 minutes.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The barbs that President Barack Obama and Seth Meyers hurled at him created a political narrative that persists.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remains. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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