remain

verb

ri-ˈmān How to pronounce remain (audio)
Definition of remainnext
1
as in to stay
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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2
as in to continue
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 remain Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild. — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 By contrast, Goldman remained upbeat on several higher-yielding emerging-market currencies. — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 6 July 2026 In Saturday’s 79-76 victory over the Nets, Acuff scored 25 points and Clifford hit a game-winning 3-pointer with five seconds remaining. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026 There’s enough cash on hand for Rhaenyra to administer the Seven Kingdoms for a fortnight, and no one remaining from the old regime — not Alicent, not Orwyle — knows where Lannister hid the rest of the ingots. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for remain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remain
  1. stay
  2. continue
  3. wait
  4. last
  5. persist
Verb
  • The bike folds down compactly, and the wheels handily stay locked together thanks to a little hook.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Matthew Doane, a Sacramento resident, also stayed until the finish.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stay
Verb
  • There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Those who don't see their scores by Monday may have to wait a little longer, as exams taken later in the testing period may take longer to process, according to the College Board's FAQ.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of wait
Verb
  • Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of last
Verb
  • According to Global Conflict Tracker, Russia occupies roughly 20% of Ukrainian territory and fighting persists with ongoing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Ukraine's strike campaign started out earnestly in 2024 but has significantly intensified this year, helping Ukraine gain momentum in a grueling war of attrition that has persisted for more than four years since Russia's full-scale invasion.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 June 2026
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