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as in adherence
the following of a custom, rule, or law
the FDA requires strict abidance by food manufacturers of its definitions for certain terms used on product labels
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as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the reassuring abidance of their friendship through times both good and bad
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Recent Examples of abidance
Given the developing nature of the industry, brands should continually evaluate their technology to ensure continued compliance, future abidance by regulations and that their tools fit with their brand’s goals and mission.
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Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021
For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020
Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance.
—The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020
Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2021
For now, many are highlighting success in other countries, and the glimmers of hope emerging in places like Washington state, where new infections are still occurring, but not as rapidly as before, thanks to widespread abidance to distancing.
—Katherine J. Wu, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2020
Unlike Samsung, South Korea’s largest chaebol, which has been mired in scandal, LG oozes reliability and law abidance.
—The Economist, 2 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abidance
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Yet experts say the persistent steps to raise output are part of long-term efforts to crowd out US shale companies as well as to maintain adherence to national quotas within the grouping, all while addressing US President Donald Trump’s calls for lower oil prices.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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Solution: Compliance software ensures adherence to trade rules.—
Eric Youngstrom,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Krypto endured through the Bronze Age, too, until DC's decades of continuity got too twisted and the publisher wiped the slate clean with the event comic storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths in the mid-'80s.—
James Grebey,
Time,
10 July 2025
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With clarity, with care, and with continuity in mind.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Ofcom noted that the compliance deadline is July 25.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 July 2025
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Other legislation to be discussed over 'Crypto Week' The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) seeks to bring clarity, simplify compliance and both confidence in digital financial technologies.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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This is a continuation of the July 1 game which was suspended due to inclement weather.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Next up in the renewables sector is the continuation of a rabid race to break ground on clean-energy projects to beat the tax credit deadlines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Relying on internet searches during brainstorming may lead to conformity and less innovation, particularly in larger teams.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 July 2025
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This influences their personal lives, creating a cycle of conformity that stifles individuality and creativity that gets passed on to their children.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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The postponement comes after McIntire’s attorneys filed a motion for continuance on June 27, asking the court for more time to complete discovery and prepare.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
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Worthy's lawyers had made a motion for a continuance that Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court granted.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Bedford remembers the 20 hometown men who lost their lives in the battle and its immediate aftermath through observances, memorials and the National D-Day Memorial.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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As is standard practice, U.S. stock markets will be closed on Friday in observance of Independence Day.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The Office of Space Commerce, part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has been around since the 1980s as a licensing agency for remote sensing and Earth observation satellites.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 July 2025
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How The Image Was Taken The ISS is the best observation point humankind has for monitoring Earth at night but photographing lightning takes a huge amount of patience and trial and error.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Abidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abidance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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