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
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Jackets, ties, nylons and shoulder pads made a comeback, all in strict adherence to a dress code that hadn't been revised in decades.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then just four months ago, the Supreme Court stated that adherence to extant precedent like Humphrey's Executor controls in resolving stay motions.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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If the continuity, cohesion and familiarity offered by those who stayed does not prove enough to keep Leeds in the league, the inability to sell efficiently in the summer window will be seen as one of the failings.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Though the pair eventually found employment—Kornfeind as a trade compliance specialist and Raines as an administrative assistant at their alma mater—these accounts of the gauntlet facing recent college graduates are far from unique.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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In May 2024, the DOJ found that Boeing had breached the agreement by failing to implement appropriate corporate compliance and safety measures.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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An essay in The Dartmouth Review argues that the toga parties (based very much on truth) represented students from Miller's generation rebelling against conformity.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Self-awareness and community are marvelous antidotes to the barrenness of conformity.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
31 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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Instead, the judge overseeing the case granted the defense team's request for a continuance and agreed to hear arguments on their motion for a new trial in October.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Banks and post offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday, however most major restaurant, grocery and retail store chains will remain open on the holiday.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Some local businesses will be close their registers or limit store hours in observance of Labor Day in 2025.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Previous modeling systems captured fire and smoke behavior, but gaps remained in data accuracy and field observations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Colin Frank Wilson, Project Scientist for ESA's Mars orbiters, confirmed that the agency is preparing to attempt observations of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS during its passage through the solar system.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Abidance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abidance. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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