remains

/ rɪˈmeɪnz /

plural noun

1. any pieces, scraps, fragments, etc, that are left unused or still extant, as after use, consumption, the passage of time, etc

   the remains of a meal

   archaeological remains

2. the body of a dead person; corpse

3. Also called: literary remains. the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death

Example Sentences

Information like full names and official ID numbers is especially valuable because, unlike credit card details, it typically remains unchanged over time.

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Here is what we know about the agreement, and what remains unclear:

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The general manager of the historic topless bar was recently shot outside his Santa Rosa home, and his killer, for now, remains a mystery.

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He was ordered to appear again for a preliminary hearing on Thursday morning and remains in custody, according to court records.

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“Our commitment to creating magical experiences for everyone remains at the heart of what we do — and that will never change.”

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Related Words

• debris 
• remnant