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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
But the feeling abides that something has fundamentally changed.
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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
Smith on Thursday said that in most cases, the state board abides by the recommendations made by the authorizing panel.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 14 Nov. 2025
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
Smith on Thursday said that in most cases, the state board abides by the recommendations made by the authorizing panel.
—Dmitry Martirosov, Arkansas Online, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abides
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Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest cancers, with few effective treatment options once the disease spreads.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The anti-establishment narrative from Lahn, who resides on his longtime family farm and owns an investment company, has been targeted by Democrats for his years of work as a GOP political operative.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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His goal was to reproduce Henri Matisse’s Luxe, Calme, et Volupté (1904), which resides in the collection of Paris’s Musée d’Orsay, for his living room.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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The fandom endures today with album releases, a comic book series and a fan-run convention called JemCon that is currently celebrating its 20th year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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Headed by Griffith himself, the ensemble’s warmth, humor, and unmistakable chemistry helped transform a simple small-town sitcom into an American classic that endures to this day.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Mesa Verde continues to hold great cultural significance for the 27 pueblos and tribes whose ancestors once called the canyons, farms, cliffside and mesa dwellings home or who have other ties to the area.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to work back from a knee injury while Justin Fields takes first-team reps and Xavier Worthy emerges as a standout.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The film stays true to much of the original comic with the notable addition of Lobo, an interstellar bounty hunter, played by Jason Momoa.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Cinematographer Eric Yue stays close on his subjects, a handheld camera keeping us caught in their movements, queasy and intimate in equal measure.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Savannah Peterson lives across the street from the pier and has been watching that show for years from her front yard.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Julian Poyourow lives with his wife on Bently Avenue, in a quiet residential block just yards east of the 15-acre GKN Aerospace facility.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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It’s been just two years since Bottega Veneta launched its inaugural fragrance collection, in which, much like the Maison’s intricate leatherwork, the sinuous bottles perched atop sculptural marble stands felt like stand-alone works of art.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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This is meant not as a concerto in which the soloist stands as an individual against the masses but, rather, as a partner.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Typically, symptoms resolve within two to seven days, but people with severe symptoms, including diarrhea that lasts more than three days, high fever and blood in stool should seek medical attention.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Americans are increasingly open to approaches that reduce harm, strengthen communities, and deliver safety that lasts.—
Ana Zamora,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Abides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abides. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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