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

The proposal would retain the requirement that the remaining supervisors unanimously agree on an appointment. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected. — David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remaining

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining

Adjective

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
Previous studies relied on paleomagnetism, the study of residual magnetic traces in ancient rocks, since the orientation of those magnetic traces would have varied depending upon where that rock was located relative to Earth's magnetic field.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of residual

Verb

The singer is staying at the hotel during her 2026-27 Paris concert residency and steps out to greet her fans ahead of each show, wearing designer threads and shoes.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Staying social and connected with others is vital for staying vital as you age.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of staying

Verb

Trump's continuing criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and praise of Putin only give Putin further confidence the United States is not serious about imposing more severe sanctions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Dimitris Ampatzidis, maritime risk and compliance manager at Kpler, said the attacks underscored Iran's continuing ability to threaten commercial vessels, with the risks extending beyond oil and gas transportation.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 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

To support Constant’s production, Shopkorn approaches their relationship in a more old-school model, sending her money as a stipend instead of waiting for a sale to go through and split it 50-50 as is now the norm.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Organizations that understand this aren’t waiting for adoption to bubble up from the bottom.

— Ryoji Sekido, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of waiting

Verb

Later in the third, Baker led an 11-play, 66-yard drive lasting six-and-a-half minutes that ended with his 2-yard touchdown pass to Bockler.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
Electrons move so quickly inside atoms and molecules that studying their behavior requires flashes of light lasting just a fraction of a billionth of a billionth of a second.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 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

In the two years since Payne’s death, each surviving member has returned to making music.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2026
Many who hadn’t lost a house couldn’t imagine surviving a grueling six-year fight with an insurance company for money and the city for permits — let alone twice.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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