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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 White House has pushed backed on these allegations, arguing that Trump is attending the event in his personal time and abiding by all conflict-of-interest laws.
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 May 2025
Longtime 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst and other producers opened up to PEOPLE about all the rules contestants must abide by on the high-stakes reality show
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Survivor is about to crown another winner, but the $1 million prize can only be earned by those who are willing to play by the rules.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 May 2025
Issuers must abide by some anti-money laundering rules and anti-terrorism sanctions.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Trump and his family, however, don’t seem to abide by their America First philosophy.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
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Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 May 2025
Longtime 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst and other producers opened up to PEOPLE about all the rules contestants must abide by on the high-stakes reality show
1 Comments
Survivor is about to crown another winner, but the $1 million prize can only be earned by those who are willing to play by the rules.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 May 2025
Issuers must abide by some anti-money laundering rules and anti-terrorism sanctions.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 21 May 2025
Trump and his family, however, don’t seem to abide by their America First philosophy.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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The incident remains under investigated by Meriden Police detectives and anyone with information should contact Det.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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What remain enduringly relevant are the book’s insights into the nature of design innovation, which Jencks described as analogous to biological evolution, a constant flow of emergent, divergent, and convergent streams.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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And now, their playoff hopes live to see another day.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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Anyone who lives or works in Northwest Indiana is eligible for consideration.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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Marie Lodi My next session took place three months later, at which time Francis said my skin had tolerated the laser really well.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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Which means that losing in the second round again, for instance, won’t be tolerated and could cost Treliving — set to enter the third year of what is, according to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, a four-year contract — his job.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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According to a fundraiser created by her sister, Dallas Jimenez, her family continues to seek answers in her disappearance and death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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And per his usual, the trips to the line (11 of 14 in all) continued throughout.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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For SMEs working toward being nature positive, success depends on having a clear purpose, setting measurable goals, and staying flexible as strategies evolve.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Before the 1987 season, in an effort to generate more offense, a new rule moved pitchers back an additional three feet, to the 43 feet the circle’s center currently resides.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Latifah currently resides between Virginia, Chicago, and Kuwait.—
Latifah Al-Hazza,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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And any enduring culture has answers for parents — traditions around feeding, rest, socialization, purpose and the transition to adulthood.—
Mathilde Ross,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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With only $276 million in debt and $2.2 billion in cash, this company is well-equipped to endure uncertainties.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The trial is expected to last several weeks, and Judge Arun Subramanian recently confirmed that the trial will most likely conclude before July 4.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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It was scheduled to last a week, but the state hastily shut it down after two days when nearly 300 bears were killed, close to the maximum allowed.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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