1
as in remained
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 stood
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 waited
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 bided
Linebacker Isaiah Jones bided his time for two seasons (four games) before Cignetti’s arrival and became a key cog within Bryant Haines’ unit.
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Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Thomas Frank bided his time for several years when deciding who to leave Brentford for, managing them for four full Premier League campaigns before moving to Tottenham Hotspur last summer.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Thomas Frank bided his time for several years when deciding who to leave Brentford for, managing them for four full Premier League campaigns before moving to Tottenham Hotspur last summer.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bided
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He was booked into the jail in July and remained in the jail with a bond set at $50,000, according to court records.—
Lori Dunn,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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Traffic concerns remained a prominent theme of the more than 100 emails the city received in early December, but many people expressed excitement at the prospect of a closer Costco.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the center of the recovery effort stood Steadfast LA, which continues to focus on stabilizing communities and accelerating rebuilding.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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And there again Tuesday morning stood those four teams in the current East play-in bracket, as if preordained to have to fight their way into the playoffs through the pre-playoffs.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Because Sutton required medical treatment, deputies waited until a later date to seek warrants for her arrest.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another rescue tech would be lifted and dropped to the ridge where the female climber waited.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beale left with her 15-year-old son and dog, while her husband stayed to defend their house.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Austin remained below freezing for 48 consecutive hours, while the airport stayed below freezing for 50 straight hours.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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These charges are tolerated, and many are supported, when their purpose is clearly communicated.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Phase 1 human clinical trials showed it was well tolerated, and Bakshi says early results in Phase 2, which is focused on both safety and efficacy, are promising.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Precious metals continued to reach new heights Monday, but in a rare phenomenon, silver is actually moving faster than gold.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As of Monday evening, police had not released details about a possible suspect and continued to canvass the area for information.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The system avoids long-term buildup while still reliably confirming that a pill was taken.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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To do so, the Patriots must keep enough heat off Drake Maye, who has taken 10 sacks and fumbled six times in the playoffs.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Iranians have already endured one revolution whose promises withered.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their personal relationship ended after The Last Picture Show, but their working relationship endured.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Bided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bided. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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