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

Repeat process with remaining dough piece and brown sugar mixture. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026 The company said commercial remaining performance obligations, a measure of unearned revenue and unrecognized revenue, increased 8% to $678 billion from the previous quarter. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 July 2026

Verb

Many of its passengers and much of its remaining supplies crowded aboard the Mayflower instead. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Supporters say remaining in the neighborhood is essential to preserving the community the bar has served for generations. — Isaac Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remaining

Recent Examples of Synonyms for remaining

Adjective

Microneedling stimulates your own collagen with minimal downtime, while a series of light to medium chemical peels can brighten the complexion, improve texture and help fade residual summer discoloration.

— Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
The company says the technology could reduce residual waste volumes by up to 97% while recovering strategic nuclear materials.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of residual

Verb

Preferred muni bond sectors at BlackRock Haskell's team is staying neutral on duration but continues to like parts of the long-end of the muni bond curve, including those in the 20- to 22-year range.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Nagarrete encouraged those who want to spend time outdoors over the weekend to take precautions due to the heat, including staying hydrated and drinking electrolytes, wearing sunscreen and other sun protection and limiting time spent outdoors.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of staying

Verb

Georgia homeowners are continuing to feel it in their wallets as insurance costs climb, driven by stronger storms and higher rebuilding costs.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The findings point to a continuing demand for the human capabilities that support professional judgment.

— Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

Adjective

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
Although the treatment significantly reduced the cancer, follow-up exams showed lingering traces of the disease.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of lingering

Verb

Beginning Friday, and lasting into next weekend and beyond, a pattern change will set in, bringing a September feel to the Northeast that will feature much lower humidity levels, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

— Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verlander spent just one season with the Giants in 2025 but left a lasting impact on Webb.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

That’s because about half of the patients suffer from a rare reaction called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), which often appears as a visual disturbance, Bekhrad says.

— Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Last week’s levels at Lake Mead are the latest sign of pressure on the Colorado River system, which is under threat from overconsumption and increasing temperatures, no thanks to a persisting megadrought in the region.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of persisting

Verb

The country's remaining population still appears to hold an important reservoir of genetic diversity, representing one of the last surviving populations outside Australia.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Soto Zea said that surviving Monday’s earthquake in Colombia after witnessing the devastation left behind in nearby Venezuela has left her feeling very nervous.

— Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

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