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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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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Still, much uncertainty remains.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Davitt, 26, resides in Indianola, which is around 2½ hours away from Kansas City.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Jokić defense The greatest swing skill for the NBA playoffs resides in Colorado.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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And yet, Maul endures in stories like this.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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The city of Coral Springs has created a webpage to update the public on the case, ensuring that the community remains informed and that Metayer Bowen's legacy of service and unity endures.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But if McMahon continues to struggle, Boone may not have much of a choice but to abandon the platoon plans.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The district also continues to fight for full accreditation while facing an ongoing state audit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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But, what could impact BP’s lockout is if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed down and the price of gas stays above $4 a gallon, then BP officials may feel pressure to end the lockout and make money, Dau-Schmidt said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Pitt stays authentic to healthcare and Pittsburgh Renewed for a third season, The Pitt focuses on emergency department doctors at Allegheny General Hospital, and as Wyle has said in the past, it's based in reality thanks to research and conversation with real-life ER professionals.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Flores, who lives nearby and regularly brings her grandson to the park, called the discovery heartbreaking.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Flores, who lives nearby, described the heartbreak behind the grim discovery.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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An empty raft stands resilient on a platform as beams of light shine through holes made by bullets.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Georgia-native, 70-foot-tall Loblolly Pine Trees line many of the fairways, and an enormous oak tree stands like a beacon outside of the clubhouse.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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Simply wet your hat with water, wring it out and wave it for instant cooling that lasts up to two hours.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seeding meetings for playoffs also could be delayed depending on how long a strike lasts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Abides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abides. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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