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
The stalking may just have been a way to bide time and screw up the courage for a dinner invite, but after their meal, Burt’s Outie might not be wholly innocent or trustworthy.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2025
So instead of jumping right into action with his new team after being traded, Marchand had to bide his time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
The veteran Pole had to bide his time to debut at his new club, but eventually got the nod in a Copa del Rey win against Barbastro at the turn of 2025.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
At the time, there was a chance that he would be taken back in by his owners, so Crawford had to bide her time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 22 Feb. 2025
So instead of jumping right into action with his new team after being traded, Marchand had to bide his time.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2025
The veteran Pole had to bide his time to debut at his new club, but eventually got the nod in a Copa del Rey win against Barbastro at the turn of 2025.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
At the time, there was a chance that he would be taken back in by his owners, so Crawford had to bide her time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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Meanwhile, the baseline 10% tariff Trump announced April 2 will remain in effect for most U.K. imports, which could lead to higher prices for consumers.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Where to Watch Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*' Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts* remains in theaters following its May 2 release.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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One is the world of a historically bad league season for Spurs, the world of 19 defeats in the 35 games played so far, still in with a chance of breaking their record from within a 38-match league season, a record that has stood since before the First World War.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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How Often To Clean Your Shower To Prevent Hard Water Stains For a daily cleaning schedule, Mock recommends making sure to always wipe down your shower (doors, showerheads, tiles, etc.), especially after each shower, since standing water is what allows mildew and mold to grow.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Flights were delayed by as much as five hours Thursday, as the tarmac became packed with lines of planes waiting to depart.—
Alecia Reid,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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But when employees are trained to wait for approval, creativity dies.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Jury selection is underway, and as the trial continues to ramp up, its grip on our culture will likely only grow stronger.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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But these people, because of their caring for the community, are continuing to show up every day, day in and day out, and making sure that the work that needs to happen during a measles outbreak happens.—
Dan Gorenstein,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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Urban’s 18-year span between top new artist and entertainer of the year is the longest of any recipient and is a testament to his enduring career.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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O’Neil died in 2006, at 94, but his dream has endured.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Despite its new aims, Messer said Texas Wesleyan is dedicated to its core goals — staying focused on students, maintaining a strong return on investment for a college education, and remaining an anchor for east Fort Worth.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
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Home climate control often comes with trade-offs: a second-floor bedroom that stays five degrees warmer than the rest of the house, rising electricity costs during peak summer months, or the high cost of installing central air conditioning.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Or a slightly thicker phone with a beefier battery that could last two days?—
Julian Chokkattu,
Wired News,
13 May 2025
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Judge Beverly Cannone estimated the trial could last between six and eight weeks.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are recruiting participants for a trial testing whether people with advanced lung disease, including COPD, can tolerate taking semaglutide, the drug sold as Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 May 2025
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By early 2025, Beijing responded decisively, summoning Apple for discussions—a significant development indicating the Chinese government may no longer tolerate Apple's inflexible policies.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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