1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?
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2
as in to stand
chiefly dialect
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children
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3
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire
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Recent Examples of bide
Walt Weiss – Another former manager, this Suffern, NY native has bided his time as bench coach for Snitker since his hiring in 2018.
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While Italy and France have spent years in the limelight, Spain was biding its time.
—Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Like Bryant, who played alongside three all-star caliber talents in Jones, Nick Van Exel and Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne bided his time behind rap vets.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Everyone loves Bart, but only Max knows the true monster biding time inside.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2025
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Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While Italy and France have spent years in the limelight, Spain was biding its time.
—Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Like Bryant, who played alongside three all-star caliber talents in Jones, Nick Van Exel and Shaquille O’Neal, Wayne bided his time behind rap vets.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 6 June 2025
Everyone loves Bart, but only Max knows the true monster biding time inside.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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As Inter Miami looks to turn the page Saturday night on one of its ugliest losses of the season, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez remained in their starting lineup against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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This offseason, Diggs remains in recovery after dealing with knee concerns last season.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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With inflation easing, the IMF extending a new standby facility, and consumer confidence showing early signs of recovery, Islamabad stands to benefit from capital inflows — especially if backed by American political support.—
Jack Rosen,
New York Daily News,
21 July 2025
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For comparison, SpaceX's famous two-stage Falcon 9 rocket – one of the world's most active for both human and cargo missions alike – stands at 230 feet tall when fully stacked.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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His identity has not been released as family waits to be notified.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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While institutions might like the strategic positioning in India’s burgeoning aviation market, retail investors are perhaps waiting to come in at a lower price.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires continue to rage across the Grand Canyon's North Rim.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Search and rescue teams continue to look for the missing people.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Bondi has racked up a string of embarrassments for the president that, despite a supportive post, President Donald Trump won't endure long.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The second version of the CTS-V would endure in dealerships until 2014, with nearly 20,000 examples ultimately rolling off the line — about twice as many as the first-gen car.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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How to stay cool during a heat wave When the temperatures climb, the Ohio Department of Health has some advice on how to stay safe and cool.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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Here's a look at what Tennesseans can expect weather-wise, who is expected to see the highest temperatures and just how to stay safe as temperatures soar.—
Joyce Orlando,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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But this extraordinary seedbed of talent may not last forever.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The darker green color typically lasts 2 to 4 weeks.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Many of our small trees are grafted onto rootstocks that can tolerate our local soil conditions.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
18 July 2025
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Medicare covers it when tablets are hard to tolerate or ineffective.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
18 July 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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