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
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The final remaining treaty constraining the two largest of them, belonging to America and Russia, expired last month without being replaced.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The nine remaining nominees run the gamut of the city’s cuisines and talent, from fine-dining tasting menus to chefs based in a Historic South-Central food hall.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Most floors are now vacant and remaining tenants, such as the Connecticut State Police Union, have been making plans to leave.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
The final remaining treaty constraining the two largest of them, belonging to America and Russia, expired last month without being replaced.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Priorities remaining this year include boosting community engagement through surveys and website additions, developing strategic plans for village parks and recreation facilities and seeking funding for infrastructure improvements, Dodge said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The nine remaining nominees run the gamut of the city’s cuisines and talent, from fine-dining tasting menus to chefs based in a Historic South-Central food hall.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
Adjective
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Even weakening storms or residual electrical activity can keep a launch grounded.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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How much residual money is Radiohead making from this show?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Ford is also staying optimistic about the potential outcome of the conflict, focusing on what could be a huge economic opportunity if hostilities end and relations between Iran and the Gulf states improve.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Schottenheimer was asked about staying connected to players, particularly Prescott, in the offseason.—
Calvin Watkins,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Mar. 2026
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As well as continuing to restore water service to his residence after the initial altercation.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thomas missed 57 games last season, mostly because of the same lingering left hamstring issue.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the one hand, that means that many survive the disease without serious lingering effects.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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According to the sheriff's office, the dog was flown to a ballfield where more rescuers were waiting with blankets to dry off and warm up the goldendoodle, who is now safe and comfortable.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seeing their faces plastered in and around their orange and blue locker room was a pinch-me moment for the Illini, who also had Final Four swag waiting for them at the team hotel.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The innovation cycle for drones is brief, lasting roughly one week, Kamyshin explained.—
Holly Williams,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Astronauts landed six times from 1969 through 1972, with the longest surface stay lasting 75 hours.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The alert noted that lead contamination can sometimes cause persisting issues for these groups.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Analysts at major investment banks now forecast a structural undersupply regime persisting through 2027, with prices potentially testing $120–$130 in a worst-case scenario involving further escalation or Saudi retaliation.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beating the Soviet Union to the moon made the huge risks acceptable for Apollo, said Charlie Duke, one of only four surviving moonwalkers.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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In 2019, Kathy Kleiner Rubin told Rolling Stone about her experience of surviving an attack from Bundy.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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