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as in rubble
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
the remains of the house ripped apart by the tornado littered the block for weeks afterward
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as in corpse
a dead body
archaeologists discovered the remains of an Incan woman and carefully excavated her burial site, which promised to yield important clues about her status
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as in rest
a remaining group or portion
gathered up the remains of the buffet and delivered them to a local homeless shelter
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as in stays
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 continues
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 remains
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The reason Cipriani moved against Shell the first time remains a matter of speculation.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the prices for different grades of crude oil are set in a global market, and so the United States remains exposed to moves in global oil prices.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Everything changes in Chicago, but the spirit of opening day remains the same.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Apart from the new makeover, the design remains unchanged.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite this change, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner remains confident.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
Investigators said the fire caused millions of dollars in damage to the Target location, which remains closed for repairs.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The reason Cipriani moved against Shell the first time remains a matter of speculation.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Moreover, the prices for different grades of crude oil are set in a global market, and so the United States remains exposed to moves in global oil prices.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Following the money While much of the money’s final destination remains unclear, the documents offer glimpses into how some of it was spent.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
That Smith’s work remains little-known is all the more baffling considering the strength and depth of a retrospective now up at Keith de Lellis.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Everything changes in Chicago, but the spirit of opening day remains the same.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Apart from the new makeover, the design remains unchanged.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Despite this change, Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner remains confident.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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Pool first, oak tree stays In many luxury builds, outdoor spaces are the final flourish.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Paradise Guest Ranch Buffalo, Wyoming The century-old Paradise Guest Ranch offers weeklong family stays during the summer and adult-exclusive weeks when the kids go back to school.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Fort Worth Benbrook continues to thrive Fort Worth Benbrook isn’t ranked but probably should be.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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No trial date has been set, as his defense continues to review the evidence and conduct depositions.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Counsell is hoping the rehab lasts from three to seven days.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 New York International Auto Show begins April 3 and lasts until April 12.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In response, almost all insurers rationed the drug’s distribution via prior authorizations and coverage denials (a problem that persists today).—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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If inflation persists or the Fed delays rate cuts, HELOC rates could rise again quickly, driving up the price of your line of credit.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remains. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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