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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The move follows a surge in oil to above $100 a barrel as more major Middle East producers curbed production and the Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed.—
Priscila Azevedo Rocha,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Kosher News manager Tito Estrada has remained a consistent warm presence at the newsstand for 20 years.—
Jason LeCras,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Heat were up by as many as 28 points in the fourth quarter with Adebayo continuing to play pop-a-shot in the historic farce — which also moved him past LeBron James, whose 61 points in 2014 stood as Miami’s previous franchise record.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The large police presence was noticeable even before the commissioners’ meeting, when 14 city police officers and sheriff’s deputies stood outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dallas County Democrats are outraged after hundreds of people who waited hours to cast their ballots may have their votes rejected.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Pro soccer fans in the Treasure Valley waited a long time to have their own team to cheer.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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Montreal stayed pat at the trade deadline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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While getting ready in the Greyfield Inn (where the wedding reception was held and guests stayed), the costume designer put Pidgeon in a vintage Calvin Klein slip dress, a subtle homage to Bessett Kennedy’s days at the company.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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After 40 years, the bloom might be off the Austin event's rose, at least for those who have participated in the global festival and conference — or even just tolerated it — for decades.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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Finally, colleges and universities must ensure their culture communicates that parents aren’t just tolerated but welcomed and celebrated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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And continued to be over the years.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The two programs continued to trade punches until the half, with the Spartans maintaining a 21-17 edge at intermission.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Gap’s Linen-blend Drop-waist Maxi Dress looks like it was taken right off a Reformation clothing rack.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Yet their leaders have taken different approaches in dealing with Washington.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The stillness of Laurel Playground reflects the unease that has settled over this stretch of West End, which has endured a disproportionate share of violence.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dengler endured endless torture and other miseries — escaping from prison was just the beginning of his ordeal in the jungle — but Bale plays him as a determined optimist, an indomitable spirit that cannot be crushed.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bided. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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