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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
This is all good news, and the schedule abides to varying degrees, with the Guardians, White Sox and Astros coming up.
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Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
1 Jan. 2026
Automation stops at stop signs and abides by the speed limit, Reimer said.
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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.
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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.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abides
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But the fear of being snatched by ICE agents remains, Neel said.
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But much of the repressive and corrupt structure in place during Maduro’s reign remains, with no concrete date set for democratic presidential elections.
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Freeman’s pops, Super Bowl XXXI-winning wide receiver Antonio Freeman as a member of the Green Bay Packers, ran out of Seattle 31-10 winners over the Seahawks in 1996 when the wideout hauled in seven receptions and two touchdowns at the old Kingdome, which used to sit where Lumen Field resides now.
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If home is where the heart is, then the front porch is where the soul resides.
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Unlike Isabelle in the film, who endures years of illness before her death, her sister is alive and well.
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Fortune’s journey to this point is a bit like the odyssey that the main character in his feature endures over the course of a day in Atlanta.
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As the four-day event continues today, Wednesday, June 24 through Friday, June 26, there’s no better time to snag the latest deals that just launched on site.
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The update comes as Busfield continues to contest criminal charges filed earlier this year in New Mexico.
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.
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Offer a raincheck so your energy returns and goodwill stays intact.
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According to Silva, who lives near Comala, the restaurants worth noting here are Cuaxiote, De La Suerte, and Hacienda Pascual Nogueras with chef Alan Ramos.
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Heston is at his most gleefully cynical as Robert Thorn, a police detective who lives and works in a New York City decimated by environmental deterioration and dwindling resources.
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Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned.
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Attendees can enjoy lively sets before and after each screening from Cinespia’s signature DJs, along with a free photo booth, a wine bar and concession stands throughout the evening.
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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The formula is so creamy and hydrating (it’s made with jojoba oil and hyaluronic acid), and the color payoff lasts all day long.
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