betides

present tense third-person singular of betide

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for betides
Verb
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fortunately, there is one way to get that tropical feeling without ever stepping on a plane.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
  • At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Obesity occurs when a person has excessive fat accumulation that presents a health risk, according to the World Health Organization.
    Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The main risk is that these batteries can overheat and go into thermal runaway, a chain reaction that occurs when a lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state—resulting in extremely high temperature, smoke and, ultimately, a fire that is notoriously difficult to put out.
    Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Betides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betides. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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