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as in to remain
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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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
cannot abide being in huge crowds
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as in to continue
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 abide
The future of the 25-acre park in Alpine remains dim after a San Diego County judge ruled in the summer that county planners failed to abide by California’s environmental law in developing the project.
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Read below to find out what rules contestants must abide by in order to compete in the international competition.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The problem is that these guidelines are not always possible to abide by, which can lead to feelings of guilt and shame.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
One abiding theme is certainty.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Read below to find out what rules contestants must abide by in order to compete in the international competition.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The problem is that these guidelines are not always possible to abide by, which can lead to feelings of guilt and shame.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
One abiding theme is certainty.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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For many young women, the stiletto’s discomfort is part of the appeal, offering proof that effort and glamor remain in an age of casual sneakers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The quarterback situation remained dire.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Monroe, who was living with a friend of her mother's at the time, reportedly wed her then-boyfriend to avoid going into foster care, Dougherty told UPI in February 1990.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket The ultimate fall jacket lives somewhere between a barn coat and classic denim, and the Gap UltraSoft Denim Swing Chore Jacket hits that sweet spot.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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In contrast, Roosevelt set out to create a press-savvy White House that didn’t just tolerate reporters but welcomed them.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Temperature and Humidity 'Lemon-Lime' Nandina tolerates the heat and humidity of Southern landscapes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Deputy Jaramillo’s legacy of integrity, compassion, and courage will continue to live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing and serving alongside him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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After making 10 of its 15 three-point attempts in the first quarter, the Heat then missed 15 of its next 16 threes a stretch that continued well into the fourth quarter.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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That’s exactly why Fleetwood Mac stayed together for fifty years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Companies that help manufacturers adapt, cut costs and stay globally competitive are ensuring that America can still make things efficiently, sustainably and at scale, which is arguably one of the biggest challenges of our time.—
Mike Palank,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both clubs reside among the bottom seven teams in the standings, but a three-point win in Lisbon could transform the campaign for either competitor.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Miami Gardens Detective Jeremy McIntyre said Clayton had been living in San Diego for about a year before his arrest and had previously resided in Delaware.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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The red sole is a visible pain endured for the privilege of being seen enduring it.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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Still, some military analysts remain cautious, noting that satellites are built to endure intense cosmic radiation with hardened components and shielding, leaving open the question of whether such directed energy could penetrate these defenses.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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So, while some short-term effects may not last, disease prevention remains important even after some of these effects fade.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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That situation will last a few years, until Queen Creek can start transporting new groundwater from its land holdings in the Harquahala basin, where private equity firms are also buying up land, which will replace its Colorado River water.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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