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
Planting outside in a prepared seedbed in the fall accomplishes this naturally, as the seeds will bide their time through the winter cold and germinate in spring.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Nemesis can bide her time for generations, but there’s no escaping her.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
Morgoth bided his time and years after learning of its location, his forces began their assault on Gondolin, striking during a festival and quickly overwhelming the elven defenses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
When Luis Diaz had previously run at Murillo one-on-one, the Brazilian bided his time before dangling out a leg to snatch the ball with precision timing.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Nemesis can bide her time for generations, but there’s no escaping her.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
Morgoth bided his time and years after learning of its location, his forces began their assault on Gondolin, striking during a festival and quickly overwhelming the elven defenses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
When Luis Diaz had previously run at Murillo one-on-one, the Brazilian bided his time before dangling out a leg to snatch the ball with precision timing.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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Now, only one question remains: Who will play JFK Jr.?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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For utility executives, the complication of rising power demand remains top of mind.—
Justin Worland/Houston,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett told the audience to stand tall against oppression.—
Rance Collins,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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In early 1912, after Wilson agreed to stand for the position, McCombs' leadership grew.—
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arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell said earlier this month that officials are waiting for Trump’s policies, ranging from tariffs to mass deportations, to show up clearly in the economic data before central bankers can determine whether to keep rates unchanged, resume cutting, or hike again.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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But the longer the Jets wait, the more the cost of doing business will continue to increase.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Comments The story of Natalia Grace continues to captivate us, first as an Investigation Discovery docuseries and now as a Hulu drama, Good American Family, starring Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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As this powerful technology increasingly permeates law enforcement and private security operations, fundamental questions about privacy, consent and algorithmic bias continue to dominate public discourse.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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His journey—from a humble garage startup to being ousted from Apple, only to return and transform it into one of the most valuable companies in history—is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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On the eve of the book’s release, Jacobson spoke to Variety about the franchise’s continued success, enduring legacy, and, of course, what fans can expect from the upcoming film.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2025
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Their reflective processing partner, on the other hand, prefers to stay quiet.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The eclipse will begin around midnight ET, with totality — when the Earth’s shadow fully covers the moon — lasting just over an hour, from 2:26 a.m. ET 3:32 a.m.—
Randi Richardson,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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These breeds have a tendency to hunt, chase, and herd, which some cats might find hard to tolerate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Netherlands has about 570 coffeeshops across 102 municipalities, where the sale of cannabis is tolerated under strict conditions.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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