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
Instead, the creature that some describe as a cross between a greyhound and a crocodile was just biding its time on tropical islands.
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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
As cars began stopping behind the crosswalk, the hawk seemed to bide its time.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
Stecher had been cleared to play since Game 4 of Round 1 but had to bide his time with the team on a winning streak.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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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
As cars began stopping behind the crosswalk, the hawk seemed to bide its time.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
Stecher had been cleared to play since Game 4 of Round 1 but had to bide his time with the team on a winning streak.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
Verb
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Yet current funding for humanitarian assistance remains drastically insufficient.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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On Wednesday, more than 130 million Americans from Louisiana to Massachusetts remain under heat alerts.—
Kyle David,
ABC News,
25 June 2025
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Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques — these worldly shells stand as evidence of New York’s long history of diversity and change.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
27 June 2025
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At the end of the day, get a grip people, F1 stands to open globally to $115M+.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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And during the pandemic years, then-Disney CEO Bob Chapek decided to send three Pixar titles straight to Disney+ domestically, including Turning Red, Luca and the Oscar-winning Soul, a decision rivals said taught families to wait to watch a film at home.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
21 June 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 June 2025
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As the co-chairman continues to push the need to channel that inner 10-year-old, the episode switches to home movie footage of the players as kids, interspersed with match action from the game against Charlton.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Our hope is that New Yorkers will continue to keep this dynamic city the capital of capitalism.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Latinas of all backgrounds have endured being typecast as a slutty Maria or subservient Lupe.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2025
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PepsiCo’s portfolio evolved, profits endured and global impact deepened.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Enzo Maresca insists the best plan is for Josh Acheampong to stay at Chelsea next season despite reports linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge in this transfer window.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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LeBron stayed four years, won two championships, left and took the Heat’s glory days with him.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Sanders’ draft slide lasted until the third day, when Cleveland selected him.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Sunday's flight lasted about 10 minutes and 33 seconds, allowing the civilian crew a chance to unbuckle from their seats and briefly experience weightlessness in the capsule.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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The boy's digestive system cannot tolerate lipids, which are fatty compounds or oils that are found in foods.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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This instills a culture of collaborative leadership, where differing styles aren’t just tolerated, they’re valued.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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