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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
To his credit, Onana remained at the heart of the battle and was evidently key to Villa staving off Bournemouth’s set-play threat.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The prosecution said a medical report noted Lai’s general health condition remained stable.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
With China’s lunar program picking up speed, the pressure is on for the US to reclaim the lunar surface — a destination that has remained untouched by humans for over 50 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Berlingeri and Bad Bunny dated off and on from 2017 to 2022, according to Page Six, but remained on good terms.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Chalamet was vital in drumming up the momentum for the original film, which remained a theatrical draw due to rave reviews and stellar word of mouth.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Nuclear power purchased under contract from the Millstone and Seabrook power stations in Connecticut and New Hampshire remained constant through the period at around 3,300 megawatts.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The wind remained strong and the ground brittle.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
The prosecution said a medical report noted Lai’s general health condition remained stable.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
With China’s lunar program picking up speed, the pressure is on for the US to reclaim the lunar surface — a destination that has remained untouched by humans for over 50 years.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Berlingeri and Bad Bunny dated off and on from 2017 to 2022, according to Page Six, but remained on good terms.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
In this situation, an RV has remained parked on a public street for several months and has received citations related to these violations.
—Zach Boetto, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Chalamet was vital in drumming up the momentum for the original film, which remained a theatrical draw due to rave reviews and stellar word of mouth.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
Nuclear power purchased under contract from the Millstone and Seabrook power stations in Connecticut and New Hampshire remained constant through the period at around 3,300 megawatts.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The wind remained strong and the ground brittle.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remained
Verb
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These microbes stayed consistent.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Bessette Kennedy began her professional career working for the venerable American designer and stayed at the fashion house until 1996.—
Mekita Rivas,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The ex-duchess, who divorced Andrew in 1996, continued living with him at the property.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The tense conversation continued for several minutes before a peculiar discrepancy popped up.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The event was put on hold for several minutes as medical professionals tended to Vonn and waited for a helicopter to carry her off the mountain.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Greene, her son, and her parents joined hundreds of others and waited two hours for the monks to pass by.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Willis, a former third-round pick of the Titans, lasted only two years in Tennessee before he was dealt to Green Bay in August 2024 in exchange for a seventh-round pick.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The following day, nearly all of my friend’s food had spoiled, whereas mine lasted nearly all week.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2026
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The subfreezing temperatures that persisted, in some places for several days, exposed deep weaknesses in The state’s power grid and emergency preparedness.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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The raw-water trend was mainly pre-pandemic, especially among the health-conscious Silicon Valley tech community, but the fear of fluoridated water has persisted in alternative-health sectors.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Remained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remained. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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