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• present tense form of remain (3rd person singular).

remains

British  

/ 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 the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his or her death

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Explanation

The word remains can mean a dead body, so a detective might investigate to find out if some bones found in a lake are human or non-human remains. You can also use remains to mean the part of something that's left behind after the rest has been used or thrown away. So the remains of your birthday cake might just be some crumbs and melted candles, and the remains of a building after an earthquake could consist of a crumbling foundation. In a murder mystery, though, remains are likely to be human bodies.

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“As we navigate this process, maintaining a safe and engaging user experience for our Character.ai community remains a top priority,” said Colin Adams, chief executive of Character.ai, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

“While economic uncertainty exists and consumer sentiment remains mixed, our data shows that our consumer and business customers are doing well,” CEO Charlie Scharf said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

The park was evacuated after the incident and remains closed as investigations continue.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"The intelligence community remains committed to safeguarding America's cutting-edge intellectual property from foreign threats," Clayton added.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Although Paul Jennings was buried in a Washington cemetery, his remains were later removed, and their ultimate resting place is unknown.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

Related Words

• debris
• remnant