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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
To that end, the organization has charted common values for members to abide by.
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The discovery was made this week as Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies conducted a sweep — timed with Domestic Violence Awareness Month — focused on ensuring people were abiding by the conditions of their probation supervision.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, Forest are one of nine Premier League clubs who must abide by UEFA spending rules because of their participation in European competition this season.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The policy criminalizes routine reporting, according to media lawyers and advocates, so news outlets are refusing to abide by it.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The discovery was made this week as Santa Clara County law enforcement agencies conducted a sweep — timed with Domestic Violence Awareness Month — focused on ensuring people were abiding by the conditions of their probation supervision.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Furthermore, Forest are one of nine Premier League clubs who must abide by UEFA spending rules because of their participation in European competition this season.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
The policy criminalizes routine reporting, according to media lawyers and advocates, so news outlets are refusing to abide by it.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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Still, the project adds another exclusive tier to a venue already marked by VIP enclaves, raising questions about how much of COTA’s most distinctive real estate will remain truly accessible — and for how long.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But its 60-table card room, tucked into a low-key design, remained.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Those wanting to stream the show live can do so with a Peacock premium subscription or stream new episodes the next day with a basic Peacock subscription.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The living room walls in Paulsen’s home are covered in framed photos of Kelly and their kids.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Some cold-hardy plants tolerate a few light frosts, while other crops survive short periods of freezing weather.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Eating before or with your coffee can help your stomach tolerate coffee's acidity.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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The company spins off from the fund and continues as a stand-alone.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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The sessions will continue in the Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, a private island sanctuary in the Bahamas, where guests will learn about coral restoration and marine protection, before sailing the turquoise waters with Horn to see the importance of protecting the delicate underwater ecosystems.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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Add a crewneck sweater to your closet for a timeless look, style a sweater vest over your favorite long-sleeve shirts and dresses, or complete your outfit with accessories like scarves and gloves to stay warm no matter the weather.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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As the temperature drops, wear this dress under your favorite jacket to stay warm—without feeling bulky underneath.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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But Drexel and her family, all American citizens living in the US while Jin resided in China, hope a major diplomatic meeting this week might change that.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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A number of the defendants are unlawfully residing in the United States, federal prosecutors said in a news release.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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The poetic image of the boomerang traveling through space rings real and true in this landmark study as a feat of engineering and an enduring symbol that traversed and survived colonialism.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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An enduring lover of power suits (and on a current high-fashion streak), Markle opted for a sleek black Armani suit at a recent event for Project Healthy Minds in New York, walking the carpet with her husband Prince Harry.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Score the Cumrige Self-Cleaning Litter Box for $100 off while this deal lasts.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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