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also abode
1
as in dwelled
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
refused to abide where it was clear that he wasn't wanted
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2
as in lived
to have a home
the charming fantasy that fairies abide in the cup-shaped flowers dotting the woodland floor
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as in accepted
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
cannot abide being in huge crowds
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as in persisted
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the village's once-honored ways no longer abide and now exist only in the memories of a few elders
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abided
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Does that mean Kidd has accepted the Mavericks are the Red Sox in that scenario?—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025 -
The eight-page complaint alleges that Crocket’s campaign accepted a total of $610 from 56 separate transactions in 2023 and 2024 from a 73-year-old retiree who was allegedly unaware of the donations.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2025
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These conditions have persisted through this spring.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
12 Apr. 2025
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Speculation has persisted regarding a big-money move, but Moyes is looking to keep hold of his star defender.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement The couple resided in the Sacramento area and arrived in Mexico at the end of November to spend the holidays with relatives, Guzmán said.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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Actress Connie Britton, who played Tami Taylor—the wife of head football coach Eric Taylor—is known to have resided in Austin.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American-Statesman,
13 Dec. 2024
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.—
Michael Glassner and John Pence,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Yet Dylan remained deeply ambivalent about being absorbed into any kind of movement.—
Grant Wong,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Two hours before gametime, keen observers of Leonard’s longstanding pregame routine waited for the two-time NBA Finals MVP’s arrival onto the Intuit Dome floor.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Cowboys waited seven days before announcing Garrett wouldn’t be coming back after the 2019 season.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The stock market endured its worst day of the year this week and fears of a recession have intensified.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Even though United were in the shadow of Liverpool and others, the aura of Old Trafford forged in the 1950s and 1960s endured.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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After the ceremony, the day continued with various rituals and games.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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American Express has a large base of affluent card members compared to its key rivals and these customers have continued to spend strongly, helping the company’s business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Abided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abided. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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