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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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The Covina Police Department said the incident remained under investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Iran's position remained unclear however, with foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei saying Tehran "had not reached a final conclusion on the agreement."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

In a website statement, WellBN said it recognised "the seriousness and sensitivity of the matters raised" and that its priority remained providing "compassionate, safe and effective care for all patients".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

U.S. jobless claims rose last week but remained in a range suggestive of a healthy labor market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When Boaz remained speechless, his mouth just slightly agape, Ashmodai at last shook his head.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny