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
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
Dry the area: Place a dry towel over the area and apply pressure to absorb any remaining moisture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This could include advocating for policies that strengthen technical education, encourage research and development, and enhance digital infrastructure—all of which are critical for remaining competitive in a rapidly changing global market.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
The nine remaining couples will take to the ballroom floor to honor influential figures/institutions in their lives.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2024
Dry the area: Place a dry towel over the area and apply pressure to absorb any remaining moisture.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
Vikings-Jets Three undefeated teams lost last week leaving the Vikings and Chiefs remaining at 4-0.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This could include advocating for policies that strengthen technical education, encourage research and development, and enhance digital infrastructure—all of which are critical for remaining competitive in a rapidly changing global market.
—Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This change is due to a decrease in residual payouts.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Unlike butter, which can be difficult to spread under and over the skin due to residual moisture, mayonnaise glides on smoothly, making total coverage quicker and easier.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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To address this, companies must focus on delivering consistent value—through ongoing updates, customer support and engagement strategies—ensuring users see the benefit of staying subscribed, thereby reducing churn and increasing loyalty.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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And innovation is critical to staying relevant in today’s fast-changing world.Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After all, initial and continuing jobless claims are very low.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, are continuing efforts to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine, which is the same technology used in the companies' respective COVID-19 vaccines.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The 2022 vibe would do very nicely as the schedule will follow the same pattern with the Black Caps waiting to greet England afterwards for two Tests back at the Basin Reserve and then Hamilton.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There are currently 24 ships at anchor waiting to get into the Port of New York and New Jersey to unload as of Friday morning.Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Starting young with an age-appropriate strength training program can help kids develop good movement patterns and incorporate exercise into their routine, which can have lasting benefits for their health into adulthood.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The beginning of the first shooting video in one X post captured what sounded like one shot after another initially, until seconds later there was a steady stream of gunfire that appeared to come from multiple guns lasting several minutes.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The only surviving print, while in excellent condition, was missing its third reel, which encompassed Renfield’s seduction by Dracula’s brides and the count’s stormy voyage to England.Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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The results suggest that catastrophe sowed the ground for new relationships to emerge among surviving species.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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