1
as in remains
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 stands
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 waits
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 bides
The Rockies will lean on veteran starters to start 2026, while the club’s hopeful ace-in-waiting bides his time in the bullpen.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The Honest Discussion While some intrepid investors may wish to catch this falling knife at its current value, the clever money most likely bides its time.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
The Honest Discussion While some intrepid investors may wish to catch this falling knife at its current value, the clever money most likely bides its time.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bides
Verb
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First, since no one actually knows the future, guessing, speculating, or simply making things up remains the state of the art for almost everyone involved in describing it.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Lozano’s camp remains in limbo.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As companies compete for available land on earth and face criticism from neighbors who don’t want to live near data centers, orbiting tech stands to benefit from the absence of neighbors, endless solar power, and cold temperatures that GPUs need.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Stocks fell from their records Thursday after oil prices yo-yoed as Wall Street waits to see whether its hopes for a deal to end the Iran war are warranted or just wishful.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As the recording, which lasts over an hour, continues, Athena’s screams can be heard.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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If a super El Niño forms in the coming months and lasts into next year, climate scientists have said that global temperatures in 2027 could spike to record-breaking highs.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Keep working in the Mideast, where wages are far higher, hoping that a shaky ceasefire endures; or return to already poor countries where prices have soared because of the conflict.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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But what endures — what people carry with them long after the final out — is something quieter.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Senior midfielder Peyton Brolley, Mane’s sister, continues to be impressed by her teammate and sibling.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Doe alleges the school’s failure to act caused long-term emotional and psychological harm that continues today.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Admission is free; the group accepts donations.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
6 May 2026
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Cohen intends to become CEO of the post-merger company if eBay accepts the deal and completes it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 May 2026
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Three decades later, the problem of seeding trials persists.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Today, dazzle camouflage persists not as a tool for warfare but, primarily, as an expression of art and design.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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