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as in remains
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 endures
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
cannot abide being in huge crowds
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as in continues
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 abides
Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community and her spirit abides in thousands of lives.
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Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community, and her spirit abides in thousands of lives.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In most cases, The Dude abides — but the recent actions of ICE are definitely an exception.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
For once, Cherry abides and goes home.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Though that’s certainly helpful, do not be misled into thinking that AI strictly abides by truth-telling.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Her presence was a profound blessing for our entire community, and her spirit abides in thousands of lives.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
In most cases, The Dude abides — but the recent actions of ICE are definitely an exception.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
For once, Cherry abides and goes home.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Though that’s certainly helpful, do not be misled into thinking that AI strictly abides by truth-telling.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abides
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At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Four years on, the diatribe remains the same.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The local splash pad mimics a quilting square that resides at the Wilkes Heritage Museum, and the Comity Cabin hosts several quilt-centric retreats each year.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Sinners is currently ranked fifth in domestic box office for 2025 with $278 million; One Battle After Another didn’t do nearly as well but still resides inside the top 25 movies of the year with $68 million and counting.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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Today, the Titanic’s legacy endures through museums like the one the couple visited and ongoing research expeditions that offer scientific and educational insight.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Rania, meanwhile, endures displacement, hunger, and the aching wait for reunion, separated from her babies by military checkpoints and war.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Work continues on the White House ballroom project as historic preservation advocates press for proper review procedures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Both consultants estimated that inflation in Caracas is currently running between 20% and 30% a month and is destined to keep rising as long as the bolivar depreciation continues.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The couple that superheroes together stays together?—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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They’re made with a breathable satin material that stays cool throughout the night and have a side zipper to keep them from slipping off pillows.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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In Brazil, nearly 90% of electricity now comes from clean energy sources, enabling communities from São Paulo to small towns in the Amazon to power their daily lives with renewables.—
Alexis Abramson,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Pop culture is filled with images of Rio de Janeiro, and while the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City) certainly lives up to its name, movies and song lyrics rarely capture the real reasons why.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Violet, who is five and a half, stands at 37 inches and weighs 26 pounds.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With just 13 bedrooms overlooking Bantry Bay, the hotel stands as an intimate ode to art and viticulture.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, depending on how long the shutdown lasts, the commodity offerings could eventually start to run dry, Little said.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The journey from Bönigen to Interlaken by water lasts around 90 minutes.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Abides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abides. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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