remain
verb (used without object)
to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
remaining
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present participleof remain.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Cook the remaining corn: Heat the butter or oil in the same saucepan.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Then this year, the two remaining ranch and dairy families sued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“Women are gravitating to the style because it provides a more tailored look while remaining casual and comfortable. They also pair well with the more relaxed, wide-leg pants and jeans that are popular.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Ireland's Kate O'Connor moved into pole position for heptathlon gold with one event remaining at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham, where Great Britain's Katarina Johnson-Thompson is out of medal contention.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The moorhen fluffed herself over her remaining eggs, using her beak to tuck them in beneath her.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
