Synonyms of remainingnext
: left over after a part has been destroyed, taken, used, or lost
Dough should not stick to sides of bowl; if it does, add some or all of remaining 2 tablespoons of bread flour until dough cleans sides of bowl.Tish Boyle
"You're good people," Kugelmass said, combing his few remaining hairs as he climbed into the cabinet again.Woody Allen
The researchers, focusing on distinct oral languages, not dialects, interviewed and made recordings of the few remaining speakers of a language and collected basic word lists.John Noble Wilford

remaining

2 of 2

present participle of remain entry 1

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Adjective
To large saucepan over medium heat, add remaining tablespoon oil. ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 Bordering the Indian Ocean, the game reserve’s unique coastal location brings seven lush ecosystems into the picture, including a portion of the world’s last remaining sand forest. Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 Students facing a funding gap should explore scholarships, grants, and private loans to cover remaining costs. Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 But many remaining outages are now concentrated in smaller pockets with extensive damage, requiring several hours of work to restore power to just a handful of homes, the utility said. Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for remaining

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remaining was in the 15th century

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“Remaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remaining. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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