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remain standing

VERB

remain

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 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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Other, smaller tariffs that Trump has enacted under different laws remain standing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"No one can guarantee that the shelter facility will remain standing after that. That is the main threat," he added.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

Some people wanted the west London tower to remain standing as a lasting reminder of the tragedy, while others called for it to be removed completely.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2025

Ski resorts in the Big Bear region, meanwhile, were hoping to remain standing as the Line fire raged nearby, putting the mountain community on edge.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024

I don’t turn at once, though, but remain standing where I am, taking a last look at the Wall.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood

remain standing

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