REMAINING Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of remaining

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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verb

present participle of remain

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

Adjective

For example, will the removal of Flock cameras from Florida highways meaningfully change how remaining cameras operate? — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 Macklemore was scheduled to open several remaining Loop Tour dates, including Saturday’s show in Atlanta. — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026

Verb

Chick-fil-A will demolish one of its remaining Dwarf Houses south of Atlanta to build a restaurant concept that honors its founder. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Now, with two losses in the first seven games, LSU still has a tough schedule remaining. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remaining

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining

Adjective

Within six minutes, the polymer decomposed into soluble constituents, leaving only residual material behind.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
The numbers are based on an 81% residual value on a 24-month lease with 7,500 miles per year.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of residual

Verb

The women’s basketball team recently faced off against the Atlanta Dream in game three of the WNBA Finals, continuing a whirlwind season for the league’s most valuable franchise.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
There is little benefit in continuing to pay for an old version of your life.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuing

Adjective

Shohei Ohtani returned to the top of the Dodgers’ lineup Monday after four days off to address lingering aches, as the club effectively pauses its pitching program for the two-way star.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
No more distractions, no more lingering questions, just a baller who loves this sport and continues to level up.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of lingering

Verb

The matter was highly contentious in the community, with residents arriving at Inkster City Hall 90 minutes before the council meeting began and waiting outside to speak during public comment.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
After so much talk leading up to and coming out of the game in Melbourne, Australia, about the Los Angeles Rams waiting until late to fly there — and lost 27-7 to San Francisco — the NFL does not appear close to dictating when teams must travel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of waiting

Verb

Eisenkot urged him to do so, arguing that military force without a diplomatic strategy could not deliver a lasting victory.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Rasmussen gave up three runs in 3 2/3 innings, his shortest start since lasting just 2 1/3 innings in a 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees on July 9.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

With concerns about literacy levels persisting, Ryder's approach to encouraging active learning and critical thinking may resonate with parents navigating a rapidly changing educational environment.

— Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
With security concerns persisting ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix in November and the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December, F1 has considered a fallback option in Europe, with Italy’s Imola circuit as the favorite.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of persisting

Verb

Months later, the Austin City Council approved a $35 million settlement covering the three surviving men and Pierce’s family.

— Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Why the dome may have survived An object this large surviving reentry is not necessarily unusual.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026

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