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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
It has long been recognized that a democracy can only survive if all major players abide not only by the letter, but also by the spirit of the law.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2025
The label also suggested that the U.S. response to his resistance did not have to abide by legitimate methods of international law, either.
—Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Drone operators will still be required to maintain safe separation when flying, yield to all manned aircraft, ensure the drone does not interfere with any other operations in the airspace and abide by all current FAA flight notices and restrictions.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Like other businesses, telehealth services, pharmacies and hospitals dealing with EHRs are obliged to abide by these regulations.
—Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2025
The label also suggested that the U.S. response to his resistance did not have to abide by legitimate methods of international law, either.
—Time, 8 Aug. 2025
Drone operators will still be required to maintain safe separation when flying, yield to all manned aircraft, ensure the drone does not interfere with any other operations in the airspace and abide by all current FAA flight notices and restrictions.
—Ayesha Ali, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Like other businesses, telehealth services, pharmacies and hospitals dealing with EHRs are obliged to abide by these regulations.
—Salman Shahid, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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This proves how much the Fed — and, particularly, its chair — remains the nerve center of the U.S. economy and financial markets.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Entering the 2025-26 season, that remains one of the biggest questions in the league.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The dishes lived up to the hype, but my favorite part of the meal and the day was the company.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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Cash made the biggest difference for families who live roughly 30 minutes or less away from a health care facility staffed with physicians.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
18 Aug. 2025
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Nearly three-quarters of respondents (74%) believe the television industry tolerates misconduct that would be unacceptable in other sectors.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Aug. 2025
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Fortunately, the ability to tolerate distress can be improved upon.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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As the investigation continued, Starling said she was instructed not to say anything to anyone, all while the rumor mill at work was abuzz about the alleged scandal, with coworkers openly and frequently discussing her allegations.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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As Abrams' musical journey in Louisville continues over the next three years, the music director plans to continue elevating orchestral music as a form of public service and as an example of the next frontier for orchestras.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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To stay at Casa Carolina is also to support the hotel's commitment to sustainability, woven through the fabric of its operations in big ways and small.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Former Angels' superstar Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for his new Los Angeles club as the Dodgers fight to stay at the top of the NL West standings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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Established in 1963, Maryvale High serves roughly 2,700 students, residing between 43rd Avenue on the east and 63rd Avenue on the west, and between Camelback Road on the north and McDowell Road on the south.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The problem resides much further up the water supply chain, in the massive community water systems where Legionella flourish.—
Dylan Scott,
Wired News,
23 Aug. 2025
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But that mythology has both resonated and persisted for so long because of the actual enduring accomplishments of President Kennedy’s administration.—
Leah M. Wright,
CNN Money,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Phoenix Mercury are getting a rare break this weekend after enduring one of the WNBA's toughest stretches of the season.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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Mosquitoes will develop in any puddle that lasts for more than 4 days.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of two sessions that lasted two hours each, Velez experienced pain that numbing couldn't hide.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.
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