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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
But today, in his favorite funky beachside café, Winslow abides amidst the usual surfer clientele.
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Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Who couldn’t abide mask mandates.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Two beings connected by an eternal bond, instantly overwhelmed with an abiding love and devotion to each other.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
The springs that motivate humankind to assume parenthood are deep and abiding.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Who couldn’t abide mask mandates.
—Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Two beings connected by an eternal bond, instantly overwhelmed with an abiding love and devotion to each other.
—Leah Donnella, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Jan. 2026
The springs that motivate humankind to assume parenthood are deep and abiding.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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Direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales account for 75% of revenue, while the remaining 25% is generated through wholesale.—
Amy Francombe,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Prior to his death, the actor channeled his personal experiences with the condition to portray a firefighter living with ALS on TV and advocated for legislation related to the condition.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The government is also investing heavily in making the city a more desirable place to live, building parks and entertainment areas.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filing went on to say the plaintiffs demonstrated that criminal activity indeed takes place at the Eco Motel, and that the motel’s owners are aware of and tolerate that activity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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Poor weather and battlefield obscurants continue to endanger warfighters as adversaries rely on these conditions to escape attacks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Plume continues as a lunch and dinner spot throughout the day, and pours cocktails inspired by Taiwan’s indigenous birds after dark (the Regulus Goodfellow with local craft gin, pine needle tea, and maple syrup is a knockout).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The top two in the season standings are now Bridgeman and Gotterup, two good buddies who often stay together on the road.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Hughes said the brothers, who roomed together, kept their door open all week and personally spoke to every single American athlete competing in Milan who stayed at the village.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ten applicants reside outside the Lake Worth district, and four live in the district.—
Samuel O’Neal
February 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Feb. 2026
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The real trophy, meanwhile, had resided in a safe that had once belonged to Mulvihill’s grandfather, a Depression-era banker.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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The allure of backcountry skiing endures despite the risks.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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So, read books, all the way through, and discover hidden worlds, nuanced characters and complex arguments that will enlighten you, inspire joy and ignite empathy that will endure.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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The labor stoppage lasted 99 days, with the two sides reaching an agreement for a new CBA in time to avoid missing games in 2022.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Clark’s trial lasted 32 days over a period of several months.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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