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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In the 200, Harris was the fifth-fastest qualifier in 21.10 but he remained confident he would run his best Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

They dropped after that but remained well above the Federal Reserve’s target of 2% annual inflation.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Despite his work for the board, Gruenbaum had remained technically employed at GSA.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Grainge said the company remained committed to leading the global music industry by innovating, continuing to sign top stars, and deepening engagement with fans.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

His mother's mouth remained open, but she didn't speak.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry