1
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
Noun
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Each requires a general adherence to developmental milestones.—
Ken Polk,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Philippi also repeatedly espoused his adherence to white supremacist and accelerationist ideologies which promote the idea that a destabilizing terrorist attack on something like the nation's energy sectors could serve to incite unrest that leads to civil war, prosecutors said.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the industry is embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to manage tariff risks, optimize logistics costs, and ensure pricing compliance across complex regulatory environments.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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This includes preparing for potential court challenges and coordinating with state officials to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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It was described as a continuation of the story that was established in the films.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In practice, what is welcomed is conformity masquerading as authenticity.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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News reporting and other media encouraged conformity and political passivity.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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While not officially a weekend, the Friday observance means many people will be able to celebrate the ghoulish evening without school or work looming.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Vances had originally planned to attend the annual 9/11 observance in New York City, but changed plans to go to Utah and escort Kirk's casket.—
Mandy Taheri
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Full confirmation will come as other astronomers make observations of the moon.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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What follows are the observations of a trio of housing industry veterans, each with different takes on the extent of -- and possible ways to chip away at – the vexing problem.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Abidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abidance. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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