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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
On Saturday morning, a trail of blood remained on the 19th floor of the apartment building where the woman was shot.
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
The draft remains underway, with the third round concluding Friday’s action and rounds 4-7 set for 9 a.m. Pacific on Saturday.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Hischier remained down on the ice for a few moments after the goal in frustration.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Others have warned that Trump could just ignore the Constitution and simply remain in office, with no clear way to force him out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
The draft remains underway, with the third round concluding Friday’s action and rounds 4-7 set for 9 a.m. Pacific on Saturday.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Hischier remained down on the ice for a few moments after the goal in frustration.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Others have warned that Trump could just ignore the Constitution and simply remain in office, with no clear way to force him out.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
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For First-Class Mail, the current service standard day range of 1-5 days is staying the same, while the day ranges for end-to-end Marketing Mail, Periodicals, and Package Services are being shortened.—
Bonnie Bolden,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Neither is fleet afoot, and there are warranted worries about Ewers’ ability to stay healthy for prolonged stretches.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
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Backed by cardinals seeking reform, the low-profile Bergoglio emerged as a surprise contender early on, and his momentum continued.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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Just wait until her college studies are behind her.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Will Warren lasted just 1.2 innings in the Bombers’ first major league game at George M. Steinbrenner Field.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The clash between Harvard and the Trump administration persists.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The injury persisted and Zhang was also forced to withdraw from the JM Eagle LA Championship.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Remain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remain. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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