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
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
But if Missouri loses one of its two remaining games against Oklahoma and Kentucky, Alabama will clinch a double-bye.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ensuring that production line continues is vital to remaining competitive in the long term.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Stir in Pimm’s and remaining oranges, cucumbers, and strawberries.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025
But if Missouri loses one of its two remaining games against Oklahoma and Kentucky, Alabama will clinch a double-bye.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.
—Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Ensuring that production line continues is vital to remaining competitive in the long term.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
Adjective
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In 2023, Heathrow was ranked as the world’s fourth busiest airport, and the airport closure is likely to affect at least 1,300 flights on Friday and residual delays could affect at least 145,000 passengers in the upcoming days.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Then, once back in Los Angeles, dermatologic nurse Amaju Amare of Amare Aesthetics would begin the long process of treating my residual dark marks and preventing future eruptions with a combination of chemical peels and the Aerolase laser.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In my experience, staying ahead of trends is critical for success on Amazon.—
Mina Elias,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some chatted among themselves, waiting to understand the meaning behind the invitation Saffold passed out to a select few students only weeks before.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Armando, who was deemed healthy after receiving a treatment for an ear infection, is now one of the dogs waiting for his forever home at the shelter's Rob & Melani Walton Papago Park Campus.—
Karen Bartunek,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.—
William Lambers,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Similar goals could benefit other organizations by fostering trust, broadening reach and demonstrating a commitment to equity—key elements in building lasting community relationships.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The McAfee family learned about raw milk by chance, but became true believers over time, persisting in the face of regulatory pressure and litigation.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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Rainy weather is expected on the West Coast this weekend, with snow in the Northeast persisting until Saturday afternoon.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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