remained

VERB

stay, wait

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 remain standing 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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remained

The unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1%, in line with economists’ expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026

Five other people were injured, including three who remained in critical condition, Miami-Dade officials said.

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026

French Open winner Mirra Andreeva and Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova ensured the top six seeds remained unscathed.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Throughout the 1990s, Dundee remained a fixture in Memphis wrestling while also appearing on national television for World Championship Wrestling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

While she remained in New York, he had expedition business in multiple East Coast cities.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock