1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?
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2
as in to stand
chiefly dialect
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children
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3
as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire
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Recent Examples of bide
Or bide your time waiting in the front room where there’s a more casual drink and snacks menu.
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Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2025
Punk took control of the match while Reigns bided his time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Walt Weiss – Another former manager, this Suffern, NY native has bided his time as bench coach for Snitker since his hiring in 2018.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While Italy and France have spent years in the limelight, Spain was biding its time.
—Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 June 2025
Punk took control of the match while Reigns bided his time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Walt Weiss – Another former manager, this Suffern, NY native has bided his time as bench coach for Snitker since his hiring in 2018.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
While Italy and France have spent years in the limelight, Spain was biding its time.
—Jon Yeomans, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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Kenwood’s program will remain the same, but Western’s will change to a Building Construction Management magnet, which will expose students to different areas of construction trades, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Aug. 2025
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The love remained even as Alonso tested free agency for the first time last winter.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Westport, Ireland — In ancient Celtic folklore, Tír na nÓg is the land of eternal youth, where time stands still and people don’t age.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Although xAI may no longer be involved in that broad push, other AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google have partnered with the government to help Trump pull that off and stand to benefit long-term if their tools become entrenched in certain agencies.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
14 Aug. 2025
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Taylor would often wait for Jarvaise after class to talk about his work.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Too many producers waiting for someone else to wave the magic wand and send them a check.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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For more than a dozen years, the Food and Drug Administration quietly allowed substandard foreign factories to continue shipping medications to the United States even after the agency officially banned them from doing so because of dangerous manufacturing failures.—
Debbie Cenziper,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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In 2022 alone, donor participation dropped by 10%, and this trend has continued to the present, with a slight rebound in 2024.—
Leslye Moore,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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And, like Disney adults, their passion has endured.—
Katherine Laidlaw,
HubSpot,
8 Aug. 2025
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Software stocks have endured some broad selling pressure recently, but Fortinet was an extreme example as the cybersecurity leader dropped by over 20% Thursday.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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To stay at Casa Carolina is also to support the hotel's commitment to sustainability, woven through the fabric of its operations in big ways and small.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Now, the museum relies on sponsorships and individual donations to stay open.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Again, there are parts of this phase that aren’t going to last forever.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Construction will last until 2041, perhaps far longer.—
Stacy Torres,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Those that tolerate high temperatures and drought to grow well in the South include Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) and ‘Provence’ French lavender (Lavandula x intermedia).—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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Peace lilies can tolerate lower light levels than many other houseplants.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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