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 But today, in his favorite funky beachside café, Winslow abides amidst the usual surfer clientele. —

Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026 The film, directed by Brett Haley, offers a modern rom-com that abides by the friends-to-lovers trope, one notably depicted in the late Rob Reiner’s When Harry Met Sally. —

Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 13 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

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Maurice Suh, a member of Chiles’ legal team, said in a statement that his client remains determined to keep the bronze medal she was awarded at the Paris Olympics.

— Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Iran’s internet connectivity has been partially restored, but experts are warning that, even on the other side of the digital blackout, the outlook for Iranian internet access remains bleak.

— Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026