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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
Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Good Will Hunting remains Damon and Affleck's defining work together.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Yet the demand for AI expertise remains strong in the banking, health care, retail, and pharmaceutical industries, whose businesses are racing to deploy generative AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making—and keep up with the competition.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Jan. 2026
This comedy of manners about a divorced couple who end up on separate honeymoons at the same hotel remains relatable even a century later.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
The number of transits via the Suez Canal remains considerably below the normal level of about 55 per week northbound and 25 per week southbound before the Red Sea crisis started in late 2023, says Drewry.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
The company also said demand for smartphones and PCs remains strong.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2026
MacFarlane voices the titular anthropomorphic teddy bear who remains on the lookout for a good time.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Jan. 2026
Whether the sides can reach consensus, or who will blink, remains the question.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Ted Noffey remains the favorite at 6-1 on the morning line, followed by Kentucky Jockey Club winner Further Ado at 10-1, Remsen winner Paladin at 10-1 and dominant Churchill Downs maiden winer Cannoneer at 15-1.
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Its locking lid snaps onto a silicone ring, giving it an airtight seal so my butter stays fresh (and doesn’t absorb outside odors).—
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Each person captured stays about 47 days before they are deported, costing $7,065 per person.—
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What has long been a tool for brands to innovate and surprise shoppers with unexpected partnerships continues to fall flat more often in a progressively crowded space.—
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The video arrives as Yungblud continues his Australian tour, with upcoming performances scheduled at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, followed by shows in Brisbane and Perth.—
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When a humanoid robot touches something harmful, sensor data usually travels to a central processor, waits for analysis and then sends instructions back to the motors.—
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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.—
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New cars usually include a bumper-to-bumper warranty that lasts for 3-5 years or 36,000-60,000 miles.—
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When that barrier is healthy, foundation applies better, lasts longer, looks smoother, and wears more beautifully overall.—
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While women have worked toward equality in many realms, significant gender inequality persists in income, parenting, and household labor.—
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This school year, Teach For America welcomed 2,300 new corps members as the teacher shortage persists and Gen Z embraces the profession.—
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“Remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remains. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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