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
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Even as China remains one of Iran’s biggest diplomatic allies, President Xi Jinping’s support for the Islamic Republic is being constrained by a vast trail of Chinese capital across the Gulf.—
Bloomberg,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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Still, much uncertainty remains.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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An empty raft stands resilient on a platform as beams of light shine through holes made by bullets.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Georgia-native, 70-foot-tall Loblolly Pine Trees line many of the fairways, and an enormous oak tree stands like a beacon outside of the clubhouse.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 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,
10 Apr. 2026
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Over the next five decades, Florentino waits for Fermina, sustaining his devotion by writing her hundreds of letters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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Simply wet your hat with water, wring it out and wave it for instant cooling that lasts up to two hours.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seeding meetings for playoffs also could be delayed depending on how long a strike lasts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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And yet, Maul endures in stories like this.—
Rafael Motamayor,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2026
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The city of Coral Springs has created a webpage to update the public on the case, ensuring that the community remains informed and that Metayer Bowen's legacy of service and unity endures.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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But if McMahon continues to struggle, Boone may not have much of a choice but to abandon the platoon plans.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The district also continues to fight for full accreditation while facing an ongoing state audit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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California law places the responsibility for sidewalks on the adjacent property owner, but Davis typically accepts responsibility for all repairs and replacements.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Orbán's conduct has prompted a reexamination of how the EU accepts new members and monitors current ones.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
7 Apr. 2026
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Analysts expect oil to continue trading at a premium to its prewar price for some time, as supply disruption persists.—
Anniek Bao,Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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And even when those layers do unravel, showing Becky in all her desperation, that unsettling feeling persists.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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