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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
But more than two months after the fact, the case remains open.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 June 2025
When green beans remain on the vine for too long, the pods become tough and chewy.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The third lane, which contained most of the glass, remained closed until Interstate Maintenance staff arrived with a sweepers and blowers at 11:45 a.m., Moody said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
The original ‘Blue Wonder’ remains one of the big sellers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 13 June 2025
When green beans remain on the vine for too long, the pods become tough and chewy.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
The third lane, which contained most of the glass, remained closed until Interstate Maintenance staff arrived with a sweepers and blowers at 11:45 a.m., Moody said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2025
The original ‘Blue Wonder’ remains one of the big sellers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
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The Cardinals and Brewers are scheduled to stay at the same hotel.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Panthers stay the same, Oilers make changes Florida’s lineup is remaining the same for a third consecutive game, while Edmonton again made a few changes to its gameday group.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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The upcoming launch will be just the second of about 80 in the years ahead as Amazon continues to amass its satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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For one conflicted athlete, this was the most compelling reason to continue competing.—
Calum Marsh,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2025
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On a recent morning, there was a queue of parents waiting outside Batte’s office to request more time to clear tuition balances.—
Rodney Muhumuza,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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While state law allows special sessions to last up to 60 days, many lawmakers view the end of June as their true deadline to get an incentives plan done.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Being pepper-sprayed can also lead to lasting psychological trauma.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Despite encountering macroeconomic challenges, the brand persists as a global growth powerhouse with an expanding international presence and remarkable efficiency.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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But sometimes less stable minerals persist because there isn’t enough energy available to convert them to more stable phases.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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