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remain standing

VERB

remain

Synonyms

STRONGEST

continue endure go on hover last linger live persist prevail stand stop survive wait

STRONG

abide bide bivouac bunk cling delay dwell freeze halt hang inhabit lodge nest outlast outlive pause perch reside rest roost sojourn squat tarry visit

WEAK

be left hang out hold over hold the fort keep on make camp put on hold sit out sit through sit tight stay behind stay in stay over stay put stick around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease die discontinue go leave lie

STRONG

carry on depart hurry move

WEAK

forge

Example Sentences

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In short, anything that can be exhibited digitally will happen at home and the few theaters that remain standing will be for live entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"No one can guarantee that the shelter facility will remain standing after that. That is the main threat," he added.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

However, a review of photos suggests a few remain standing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2025

Some people wanted the west London tower to remain standing as a lasting reminder of the tragedy, while others called for it to be removed completely.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

I don’t turn at once, though, but remain standing where I am, taking a last look at the Wall.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

remain standing

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