as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
I have an abiding interest in animal welfare—it's not just a phase I'm going through
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as in remaining
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 living
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 standing
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
cannot abide being in huge crowds
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as in lasting
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 abiding
Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Our sole abiding interest is delivering low-cost energy to our customers as quickly as possible.
—John Ketchum, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra said the respect for Dusty May is abiding.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
But his contribution to the development and dissemination of zydeco has not been comprehensively recognized outside of the folklorists, musicologists and dancers who have always had an abiding appreciation of Chenier as ancestor, artist and ambassador.
—Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Our sole abiding interest is delivering low-cost energy to our customers as quickly as possible.
—John Ketchum, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Verb
One of life’s abiding mysteries—at least to this writer—has been Tesla’s enduring success over recent years despite offering so few choices for customers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2026
Spoelstra said the respect for Dusty May is abiding.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abiding
Adjective
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The word patient comes from the Latin patiens — an adjective meaning enduring, suffering.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Goldman sees 60% earnings-per-share growth for Asia Pacific equities in 2026, with technology remaining the market's strongest-performing sector.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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De Vie The hyper-seasonal, nose-to-tail dishes at De Vie are designed to pair alongside cocktails crafted from French and housemade spirits, and the nonalcoholic versions play just as large a role in the restaurant and bar’s living laboratory of infusions and tinctures.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Cochliomyia hominivorax, the New World screw-worm fly, or screw-worm for short, is a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae (maggots) eat the living tissue.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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And that takes in more ground than the Soviet Union when The Wall was still standing.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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This could leave fans looking for a nearby team — a void a Sacramento franchise could fill, though longer-standing ties in the A’s and Giants could still be the dominant fan bases.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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But the lessons Joe Negri taught countless children on television and students in his classroom will leave a lasting imprint of a legendary career and a legacy that will never be forgotten.—
Kristine Sorensen,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Filipino Forces exists to spotlight the next generation of Filipino leadership, foster meaningful relationships, and create a lasting platform for representation, pride, and cultural amplification.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The authors of the study also point out that finding naturally immortal complex tissues challenges our conventional perceptions of what being alive really means.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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But as a concept, the man codenamed 007 is immortal, bound for resurrection to serve king and country.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The rooms The 65 rooms (including 17 suites) are subtly sumptuous, like staying at the not-so-humble home of a scion of an Istanbul dynasty.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Listening to our community and focusing on scientific innovation have been key in staying aligned with our original vision while promoting healthy skin for everyone.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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This is due to strong angler demand, easy access to saltwater and solid infrastructure, along with a strong variety of fish residing along the state's prominent coastline.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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In a complaint unsealed in New York, authorities identified the employee as 36-year-old Michele Spagnuolo — an Italian citizen residing in Switzerland who has worked for Google since 2014.—
Wyatte Grantham-Philips,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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“Abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abiding. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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