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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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
Still great with a Tier 1 scorer, but sitting sixth in the West and biding time until the playoffs.
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Samson Okunlola thriving Samson Okunlola, a former five-star prospect and consensus top-25 recruit in the Class of 2023, had to bide his time before eventually getting consistent playing time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Eating strawberry jam and biscuits while admiring the murals of birds and other characters is the best way to bide time before your plate comes out.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Head coach Mike Vrabel noted this might not be the best week for Maye to navigate the pocket and bide his time for receivers to break open against the Browns’ secondary, since their pass rush, led by defensive end Myles Garrett, is so ferocious.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Samson Okunlola thriving Samson Okunlola, a former five-star prospect and consensus top-25 recruit in the Class of 2023, had to bide his time before eventually getting consistent playing time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Eating strawberry jam and biscuits while admiring the murals of birds and other characters is the best way to bide time before your plate comes out.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
Head coach Mike Vrabel noted this might not be the best week for Maye to navigate the pocket and bide his time for receivers to break open against the Browns’ secondary, since their pass rush, led by defensive end Myles Garrett, is so ferocious.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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The Arlington County Police Department announced the news on Thursday following a monthslong criminal investigation that remains active.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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These arginine-tyrosine interactions remain active as the fiber solidifies.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Following some additional testing today, the person says the DNA profile, which matches that of an unknown male, will be added to the national DNA database managed by the FBI, called CODIS, which stands for Consolidated DNA Index System.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Towers worry civil liberty advocates The most basic models of Anduril’s towers stand 33 feet tall and are equipped with video cameras and artificial intelligence software that can spot a person nearly two miles away and log a vehicle from even farther, according to the company’s website.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Children lean against a fence and wait to greet players during Dodgers spring training at Camelback Ranch in Arizona on Monday.—
Ronaldo Bolaños,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Those 26 wins were the extent of his success, a great rookie season to be sure, but not exactly a guarantee that Tang was John Wooden in waiting.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Avian influenza continues to cause significant mortality in wild birds, prompting the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to recommend avoiding contact with wild birds.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Back at his home in Mazra’a, Awad’s wait for justice continues.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Airlines canceled flights and cultural events were postponed as Cuba endures its worst fuel shortage in years, harming tourism and the broader economy.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rogen is the ensemble’s MVP, finding an unexpected tenderness as a man trying to endure the night’s overwhelming discomfort without revealing any of his insecurities.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Silverblatt stayed at the company for the entirety of his career.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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The 23-year-old Shelton buckled down and fought off all three match points to stay alive.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Duren then appeared to hit Diabaté in the face with an open hand to ignite a brawl that lasted more than 30 seconds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Because the pre-planetary stage lasts only a few thousand years, the Egg Nebula provides scientists a chance to watch the ejection process practically in real time.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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But at some public schools, the woman from Rasht said, absences aren't tolerated and students found with pellet wounds are expelled or arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The filing went on to say the plaintiffs demonstrated that criminal activity indeed takes place at the Eco Motel, and that the motel’s owners are aware of and tolerate that activity.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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