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
September 11, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Those areas, many of which hold some of the last remaining old growth tree stands in northern Appalachia, are regional and national treasures whose loss would be incalculable, no matter what brief economic gain might result.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The win last weekend pushed the Current’s unbeaten streak to 11 games and clinched a playoff berth with more than two months remaining until the postseason actually begins.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Take a look inside the lab that's working to identify remaining victims.
—September 11, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
Those areas, many of which hold some of the last remaining old growth tree stands in northern Appalachia, are regional and national treasures whose loss would be incalculable, no matter what brief economic gain might result.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, Seguin’s Brysin Green pounced on a Red Oak fumble at the Hawks 24 yard-line with 53 seconds remaining.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The win last weekend pushed the Current’s unbeaten streak to 11 games and clinched a playoff berth with more than two months remaining until the postseason actually begins.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining
Adjective
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This is a compelling approach, as the lessor traditionally owns residual risk in an automotive lease transaction.—
Hughey Newsome,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The findings address all-cause mortality rather than specific diseases, and although the researchers adjusted for many factors, residual confounding is still possible.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Whereas a hotel or resort can focus on implementing competitive strategies while staying at one address, private jets are continuously in motion.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Showers and storms are expected to move through the area beginning late Wednesday morning and continuing into the afternoon, with most of the rain staying north of Interstate 70, the weather service said in its forecast discussion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Sep. 2025
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The new $10,000 stipend is separate from the $30 million proposed in the continuing resolution for a law enforcement mutual aid fund for members and $58 million for security for the executive and judicial branches.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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These are ongoing and continuing obligations which, if the member did not meet them, the member could be disassociated from the Subject LLCs and thus lose the right to distributions.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Malcolm was right there waiting for me out by the pool, with three bottles of champagne in a party cooler.—
T. Coraghessan Boyle,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Lebanese restaurant was a hit in the neighborhood from the outset and was perpetually packed, with crowds of people waiting for a table.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space—the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Builders of the Internet Era Honorees include major names like Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, NPR, and Adobe — each recognized for their lasting cultural impact, creative innovation and consistent achievement at the Webbys over the years.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gradually, more women are stepping into leadership roles, an impressive feat considering where women were just a few short decades ago and the persisting gender biases that still lurk in today’s workforce.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Extreme heat is intensifying in Arizona, as temperatures are warming earlier in the spring and persisting later into the fall.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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See where the cast of the fan-favorite film ended up after surviving Herrington High's alien invasion.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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At Miramontes’ May 9 arraignment, the prosecutor said those surviving victims identified him as the homicide suspect based on his tattoos and a police photo lineup.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remaining. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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