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
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.
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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
Instead, the creature that some describe as a cross between a greyhound and a crocodile was just biding its time on tropical islands.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The Red Sox, for a while, were one of the teams wringing its hands and biding its time.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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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
Instead, the creature that some describe as a cross between a greyhound and a crocodile was just biding its time on tropical islands.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
The Red Sox, for a while, were one of the teams wringing its hands and biding its time.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
Verb
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As of July 7, at least 10 campers and one counselor remain missing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Areas hardest hit by the July 4 floods—including Kerr, Llano, and Bell counties—remain at high risk.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Since its founding in 1913 at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has stood as a vanguard of leadership, scholarship, and public service.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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All stood outdoors on a sunny day, next to a table with a birthday cake and a prepared slice.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Hollinshead declined to answer the Idaho Statesman’s questions during a phone call, citing an ongoing investigation and need to wait for approval from the Elmore County Prosecutor’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
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 Secret of Us, the second full-length from Abrams, is growing by leaps and bounds on a number of albums rankings at the same time, and that trend could continue.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The series will launch on Aug. 8 in Sunrise, FL, and continue through the fall, finishing with the league’s championship opener on Oct. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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Beyond the West Coast, Florida’s luxury market also endured a turbulent year.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 July 2025
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The couple hasn't tied the knot, yet their nearly two-decade relationship has endured more than most marriages.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Come for the food, stay for the desserts and then finally the relatives.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
9 July 2025
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While no people in the area have tested positive, city leaders are urging locals to stay cautious.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
9 July 2025
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The drier conditions are expected to last through Friday before more rain is in the weekend forecast.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Each filter lasts up to 1000 uses and is easy to throw into your hiking backpack for emergencies.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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But since azaleas tolerate heavy pruning and respond by sending out new shoots all along remaining stems, the shrubs work well when sheared into a formal hedge.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 July 2025
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More precisely, Jews have been subjected to an invidious double standard: attacks, verbal and physical, that would never be tolerated against Blacks, gays and other minorities are not only tolerated, but often justified when directed at Jews.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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