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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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 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.
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bides
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The program currently remains in another legal battle, with people able to renew their status but no new applications accepted.—
Mathew Miranda
February 26,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The military remains Pakistan’s most powerful institution, having solidified its dominance throughout the country’s history with coups and constitutional amendments.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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No villain stands at the center of the film, only processes and protocols.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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The torque-to-weight ratio stands at approximately 5 N·m/kg, enabling powerful yet agile motion.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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And watch SpaceX lift off to meet its maker, as Elon waits, already in orbit around his own head.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Symptoms include blood in stool or rectal bleeding; changes in bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation or narrowing of stool that lasts more than a few days; unintended weight loss; and cramps or abdominal pain.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 18-course Devoro tasting menu (290 Euros, or around $340), which lasts three-and-a-half hours in the serving, is a fascinating fiesta of miniature dishes in which Salazar’s Andalusian origins mix and match with island inspirations.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The allure of backcountry skiing endures despite the risks.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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More than 80 years later, the site endures as the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, a 150-plus-acre expanse set just beyond the boundaries of Joshua Tree National Park, where the vastness of the High Desert feels both grounding and otherworldly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Judge continues weighing fairness issues, including whether to allow courtroom video footage and cameras amid defense concerns about media bias.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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However, the number of rent-gouging complaints received by the county continues to increase.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The store also accepts SNAP and WIC benefits.—
Bryce Covert,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Feb. 2026
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Family The hotel accepts only children who are over 12—although Villa One accepts all ages and Villa Two over-eights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Seek professional help if a problem persists or worsens.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine has rejected the idea, creating a stalemate that persists even as the war takes its toll on both countries.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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