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as in to stay
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 to continue
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 remain
And the atmosphere around the football team remains tense as Michael Locksley attempts to rebound from a 4-8 season (1-7 in the Big Ten) that matched the 2019 squad’s school record for most losses in conference play.
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
Women have become relatively better represented in science, but people of color remain glaringly less so.
—Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Through it all, Cher has remained a woman with an incredibly sharp wit, and zero tolerance for BS.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
The Milky Way galaxy will remain visible throughout the summer and even into early fall, but planning your skywatching around the darker moon phases as far from artificial light as possible is key.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
Women have become relatively better represented in science, but people of color remain glaringly less so.
—Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 20 May 2025
Through it all, Cher has remained a woman with an incredibly sharp wit, and zero tolerance for BS.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 20 May 2025
The Milky Way galaxy will remain visible throughout the summer and even into early fall, but planning your skywatching around the darker moon phases as far from artificial light as possible is key.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
Verb
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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First and foremost this season, Herbert has to stay healthy.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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According to a fundraiser created by her sister, Dallas Jimenez, her family continues to seek answers in her disappearance and death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Grateful Dead will continue their anniversary celebrations with a massive box set that’s out on May 30.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
21 May 2025
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Detroit has been beset with injuries since spring training, and the team is still waiting on the return of at least eight players — including $15 million offseason free agent pitching acquisition Alex Cobb.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Not to wait for a national awakening — but to live into it.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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The trial is expected to last several weeks, and Judge Arun Subramanian recently confirmed that the trial will most likely conclude before July 4.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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It was scheduled to last a week, but the state hastily shut it down after two days when nearly 300 bears were killed, close to the maximum allowed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Despite this strong market momentum, concerns about Constellation Energy’s valuation persist.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza persists, complicating any potential ceasefire or peace negotiations.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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