ABIDES Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

abides

verb

present tense third-person singular of abide

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 resides

to have a home the charming fantasy that fairies abide in the cup-shaped flowers dotting the woodland floor

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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 This is all good news, and the schedule abides to varying degrees, with the Guardians, White Sox and Astros coming up. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 9 June 2026 But the feeling abides that something has fundamentally changed. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026 But today, in his favorite funky beachside café, Winslow abides amidst the usual surfer clientele. — Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026 Eco effort The property abides by a zero-kilometer philosophy and prioritizes local suppliers for dining, in-room amenities, and decor. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Jan. 2026 In a series of photos shared by DeuxMoi, Swift can be seen speaking with rockstar Stevie Nicks while dressed in a shimmering golden dress that only abides by some of her usual requirements. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026 Automation stops at stop signs and abides by the speed limit, Reimer said. — Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 Debut album Blizzard is both jarring and hypnotic, the type of folk record that abides by decades-old traditions but still carves out a new, exciting niche. — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 5 Dec. 2025 At ease everywhere from flitting free jazz to looser, funkier textures, Allen abides, insistent but never overbearing on a session well worth the wait. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Europe’s defense industry remains fragmented and constrained by supply chains, bureaucracy, labor shortages and years of underinvestment.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Small in size but big on personality, Little Spirit remains one of Atlanta’s most consistently delightful neighborhood cocktail bars.

— Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of remains

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Texas venue rules place a personal injury case in the county where the crash happened, where the defendant resides or where the defendant has a principal place of business, depending on the circumstances.

— Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
The oldest suspect, a 29-year-old, also resides in Daly City.

— Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of resides

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In Gaza City, a Palestinian man continues to search for the remains of his 26-year-old son, who was killed in an Israeli strike nine months ago.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The broader medical tourism industry continues to expand, but beauty and cosmetic tourism have become fast-growing segments of their own.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of continues

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Labeling the outside of the container ensures your household stays safe.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Airbnb proved to be a popular alternative to traditional hotels, with offers like the World Cup bundle, which included free World Cup tickets with select Airbnb stays at an average price of $365 per night.

— Lily Wright, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of stays

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For the everyday tier, where most of the volume lives, a step behind the frontier is good enough, and good enough at a fraction of the price wins the routing decision.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
But in the wake of his death, Alice is forced to return to the now-decaying home they got married in, where Will’s family lives.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026