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 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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While Wilson was more impressive with his six receptions, including the breakaway touchdown, Brown remains Florida’s leader in yardage.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the cast remains in the music industry to this day, including country singer and actor Charles Esten and pop singer Lennon Stella.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Spacecraft designed for rapid drops Arc stands about 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide, roughly the size of a large tabletop.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jets could be missing QB Justin Fields to a concussion again (still uncertain as of Thursday; Tyrod Taylor waits).—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pear season lasts from late summer until December, giving you plenty of opportunities to put pear dishes on the table this fall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The battery lasts almost two full days, even with a bunch of notifications coming in and a couple of outdoor walks tracked.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Given the country’s proximity to the equator, the paddock endures hot and humid conditions when the September race arrives.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Consider that a testament to the movie itself, which, nearly a century on, endures for its seamless blend of gothic storytelling, immersive stagecraft, and subversive comedy.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But something needs to change, at least while the injury report continues to include the star players whom Seattle typically leans on to win games.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Kewaunee County introduced a sales tax that continues today.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The school is a part of Milwaukee's School of Choice voucher program, and accepts students from all faiths and backgrounds, but is still rooted in its heritage as an Islamic institution.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Drawn in by her fortune and allure, Calvin accepts an invitation aboard her superyacht Eternity, only to realize her glamorous world hides sinister secrets.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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If the shutdown persists, NPS may adjust the plans.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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China pain persists China, Nike’s third-largest market, has been a particular problem, and executives said recovery there would take longer.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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