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as in stayed
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 continued
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 remained
Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.
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Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite this drop, the proportion of Americans anticipating an economic downturn over the next year remained steady.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite being told off, the baubles remained too exciting.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
However, those vows have remained just that — vows — because the government has never acted on Flint’s public CbC reporting amendment.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Merritt Bookstore was founded 37 years ago and has remained independent.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The driver of the Suburban, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, remained on the scene and is cooperating, police said.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite this drop, the proportion of Americans anticipating an economic downturn over the next year remained steady.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Despite being told off, the baubles remained too exciting.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
However, those vows have remained just that — vows — because the government has never acted on Flint’s public CbC reporting amendment.
—Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The Merritt Bookstore was founded 37 years ago and has remained independent.
—Gary Stoller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The driver of the Suburban, who was the vehicle's sole occupant, remained on the scene and is cooperating, police said.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remained
Verb
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The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nothing has come easy lately for the Blue Jackets, and that continued on Monday.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Cowboys waited seven days before announcing Garrett wouldn’t be coming back after the 2019 season.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Two hours before gametime, keen observers of Leonard’s longstanding pregame routine waited for the two-time NBA Finals MVP’s arrival onto the Intuit Dome floor.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The hearing lasted just minutes.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The second challenge was particularly complex, involving the departure of several top players to a rival circuit and tough negotiations that have lasted almost two years without reaching a final solution.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These conditions have persisted through this spring.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Remained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remained. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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