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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
Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While this is the first human case in the county, the public health department said the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low, adding that there is currently no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Keeping your devices secure helps ensure your entire network remains safe from cyberattacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione remains in custody at a Brooklyn federal jail.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This causes stagnation, and polluted air remains near the surface.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Social media remains a central marketing strategy, particularly leveraging the distinct styles of engagement on Instagram and TikTok.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Your Retention Policy One sign a company is collecting and trying to manage too much data is when its storage costs go high while its value remains low.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Davis remains undefeated at 30-0 with 28 KOs.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While this is the first human case in the county, the public health department said the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low, adding that there is currently no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Keeping your devices secure helps ensure your entire network remains safe from cyberattacks.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Mangione remains in custody at a Brooklyn federal jail.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
This causes stagnation, and polluted air remains near the surface.
—Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Social media remains a central marketing strategy, particularly leveraging the distinct styles of engagement on Instagram and TikTok.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Your Retention Policy One sign a company is collecting and trying to manage too much data is when its storage costs go high while its value remains low.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remains
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Despite the mixed responses, the image continues to fuel debate across social media.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Balloons by Tommy continues in Bensenville with his husband, Scott DeLorenzo.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The world waits for a compelling example of humanoid robots saving a customer money in a defensible way.Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Ta swears by it for a mascara that lasts until the end of the day on set.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Rich, velvety, and savory palate, waxy notes, and oak tannins end on a finish that lasts forever.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Communal solidarity persists, even under the weight of hunger and displacement.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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If the shutdown persists, courts will limit operations to mission-critical activities, but essential judicial functions, including hearing and deciding civil and criminal cases, will continue as usual.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remains. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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