as in abiding
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1
as in remaining
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 standing
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 waiting
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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Adjective
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By anointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Napoleon-style, Donald Trump revealed a longing to seize one of America’s most romantic and abiding myths: Camelot.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025 -
Already frazzled by a couple days in other fire zones, my head was clouded with doubt and, yet, an abiding belief that the old house might have another life.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.—
Darren T. Case,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.—
Karen Bartunek,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With sturdy stems for cutting, these blooms stand tall in the garden, providing lasting structure even as flowers fade.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2025
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Despite the 90-day tariff pause, damage to the global economic outlook, which drives oil prices, is likely to be more lasting.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.—
Colton Pouncy,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Its enduring relevance, uncanny foresight into technology and humanity, and now a season filled with resonant, top-tier performances make Season 7 its best Emmy contender in years.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Ovechkin is the most prolific, the most consistent, the most enduring — combining those legends’ finishing ability with a durability none could match, and doing it in a vastly more difficult era in which to score.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The administration has tried other novel ways to remove immigrants and pressure their home countries into accepting them.—
Albert Sun,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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After an incredible season in 2023, the lefty struggled mightily last season before accepting his player option worth north of $20 million for the 2025 campaign.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Biding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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