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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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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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
Patterson ended up filling that time with football, anyway, biding his time for the right opportunity to come along.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
After biding his time in 2024 behind Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton — drafted in the first and second rounds of last year's NFL draft — 2025 gave Howell a chance to be the guy.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Linebacker Isaiah Jones bided his time for two seasons (four games) before Cignetti’s arrival and became a key cog within Bryant Haines’ unit.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Samson Okunlola thriving Samson Okunlola, a former five-star prospect and consensus top-25 recruit in the Class of 2023, had to bide his time before eventually getting consistent playing time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
After biding his time in 2024 behind Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton — drafted in the first and second rounds of last year's NFL draft — 2025 gave Howell a chance to be the guy.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
Linebacker Isaiah Jones bided his time for two seasons (four games) before Cignetti’s arrival and became a key cog within Bryant Haines’ unit.
—Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Samson Okunlola thriving Samson Okunlola, a former five-star prospect and consensus top-25 recruit in the Class of 2023, had to bide his time before eventually getting consistent playing time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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Some questions may be adapted into full columns, and transcripts of the chats remain available after each session concludes.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Units remain stretched across the Middle East amid the war with Iran.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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For others, like Swarthout, that means pushing through anxiety to keep long-standing plans.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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In a city where architectural bombast has often been favored over architectural quality, the White House has stood apart for its grace and modesty.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Serafini then left the home on foot to meet with Scott, who had been waiting for him in the getaway car to drive back to Nevada.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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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,
17 Mar. 2026
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Six years on, activists continue to point to Taylor's killing as an example of the systemic injustice Black women face.—
DYLAN LOVAN,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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From traditional staples like ginseng to barrier-loving ceramides and buzzy newcomers like PDRN, the lineup below captures exactly why Korean skin care continues to shape the global beauty conversation.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Those who admired him say his impact will endure.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Trona community has already endured extraordinary hardship.—
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Minimize the risk of heat dangers by staying cool and avoiding direct sun exposure.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Conchiglioni, a larger shell pasta, manages to nail the best of both texture worlds, staying tender when submerged and catching color and crispiness at the surface.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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The licensing agreement with Veo would last at least three years, with Veo paying the city $250 per scooter device each year for up to 9,000 of them deployed throughout the city.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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The pact was designed to last through 2030 and updated then.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Its ability to tolerate city life, its cold hardiness, and the ballooning technique that carries it on the wind all point to a species that will continue expanding its range across the country.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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But the alliance collapsed as political rivals accused France Unbowed politicians of tolerating antisemitic rhetoric.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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