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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
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.
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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
Throughout Europe, the Hotelstars Union regulates star rankings for hotels and manages a specific set of criteria for hotels to abide by.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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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
Throughout Europe, the Hotelstars Union regulates star rankings for hotels and manages a specific set of criteria for hotels to abide by.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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The Razorbacks forced a punt and Green threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to O’Mega Blake with 2 seconds remaining to cut Texas A&M’s lead to 21-20 at halftime.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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Interim coaches typically have an uphill battle to remain the head coach long-term.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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And his spirit will live forever in every groove, every stage, every memory.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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Her mother died in this house in 2020 due to early-onset Alzheimer's after living here with her father, Gerry Grubbs, for about 15 years, DesRochers tells me.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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This low-maintenance shrubs tolerates deer and rabbit browsing, dry soil, and drought.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Some, like tropical hibiscus, won’t tolerate it at all.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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He was checked out and deemed fit to continue.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Oct. 2025
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The patient who was being taken to the hospital was placed in another rescue vehicle, which continued the route.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rather than head home, several players chose to stay at the facilities and begin their recuperation by hitting the ice baths and sauna, resources that have been upgraded since renovation work was completed in August.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Snap up these deals to stay toasty outdoors this fall and winter, and peruse more patio heater deals below.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The first thing that needs rethinking is the role and location of camps, where most Gazans will need to reside in the near term.—
Shelly Culbertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Much of her analysis centered on Black women—especially those residing in the French-speaking Caribbean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Astronauts traveling to Mars will have to survive for months on a tiny spaceship with minimal food, endure microgravity where their bones and muscles waste away, and suffer from cosmic radiation bombardment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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The consequences for patients who endured famine often lingered long after the hunger ended.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Real healing happens through permanent, supportive relationships, whether through adoption, reunification with family, or lasting connections with caring adults.—
Laura Rivera,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Most Playful Patterns With dual-sided prints and eclectic color combinations (hello chartreuse and maroon), Tortuga Forma’s table linens are carefully crafted in Japan for lasting durability.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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