bide

verb

ˈbīd How to pronounce bide (audio)
Definition of bidenext
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 As OpenAI bides its time, the company is engaging in early stage discussions with investors about a potential new funding round. — Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 Newsom doesn’t have that luxury of biding time, especially when so many other Democrats are poised to enter the race. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Since winning two Oscars in three years less than a decade ago, Mahershala Ali has bided his time as one of Hollywood’s great untapped commodities. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Waiting for clarity Sunday was stressful, but Herman bided his time celebrating his sister’s birthday with family. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
  1. remain
  2. stand
  3. wait
  4. continue
  5. endure
  6. stay
  7. last
  8. tolerate
Verb
  • The backstory The first Mandarin Oriental hotel—then called The Mandarin—opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1963 and has remained central to the hotel group’s core values, despite global expansion.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Despite Newsom’s push to commute all death sentences, capital punishment remains legal in California and prosecutors can continue seeking that punishment.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of remain
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  • Police said a standing reward of up to $50,000 was offered to anyone with information leading to the driver's identification, arrest and conviction through Los Angeles' Administrative Code Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Hemphill recommends leaving these standing through winter, to provide shelter for birds and beneficial insects.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of stand
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  • Even so, some sellers would rather wait for a PSA label than send their cards to a competitor, dealers told CNBC.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Over at Article, there are pages of savings up to 60% off on midcentury modern and Scandi-influenced furniture, home decor, and lighting all waiting to be snapped up.
    — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of wait
Verb
  • But Moscow and Kyiv have continued aerial strikes elsewhere, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying Sunday that Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy systems before winter.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Herbert continued to struggle, increasing his league-leading interception total to 10.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • The naming convention reflects the Evans family's enduring optimism about Africa and their commitment to celebrating its colorful heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Reactors require specialized internal hardware that can endure conditions hotter than the solar core.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of endure
Verb
  • These liners stay flat, unlike thinner mats that curl and tear under the high temps.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For the safety of those who have stayed, exact numbers weren't released after the evacuation.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of stay
Verb
  • Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The bigger question is whether lawmakers can agree on lasting rules for the industry — and how those rules could affect everyday investors.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of last
Verb
  • Voters who are feeling flush may be willing to tolerate a degree of self-dealing from politicians that becomes insupportable when grocery bills are high.
    — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Most of the new towers remain concrete structures, but they’re now typically clad in glass, metal or masonry, and the frame — while expressed — is generally whipped up into a more interesting confection than Mies would have tolerated.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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