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
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Ted Noffey remains the favorite at 6-1 on the morning line, followed by Kentucky Jockey Club winner Further Ado at 10-1, Remsen winner Paladin at 10-1 and dominant Churchill Downs maiden winer Cannoneer at 15-1.—
Kevin Modesti,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Good Will Hunting remains Damon and Affleck's defining work together.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The rider represents our conscious reasoning, while the elephant stands for our intuitive emotional side.—
Gwen Faulkenberry,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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Chicano Park stands as the epicenter of all things Logan.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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When a humanoid robot touches something harmful, sensor data usually travels to a central processor, waits for analysis and then sends instructions back to the motors.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 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.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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New cars usually include a bumper-to-bumper warranty that lasts for 3-5 years or 36,000-60,000 miles.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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When that barrier is healthy, foundation applies better, lasts longer, looks smoother, and wears more beautifully overall.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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One reason the design concept endures is the sink's functionality within the kitchen's larger scheme.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Solomon’s Knot also endures across many cultures as a potent symbol.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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What has long been a tool for brands to innovate and surprise shoppers with unexpected partnerships continues to fall flat more often in a progressively crowded space.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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The video arrives as Yungblud continues his Australian tour, with upcoming performances scheduled at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl, followed by shows in Brisbane and Perth.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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While some staples are offered repeatedly, the program accepts proposals for new presentations for each of its three cycles — fall, spring and summer.—
Kelley Bruss,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … FUNNY BUSINESS – Comedian accepts Ricky Gervais' award with pointed joke about thanking God and trans community.—
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FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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While women have worked toward equality in many realms, significant gender inequality persists in income, parenting, and household labor.—
Oona Metz,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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This school year, Teach For America welcomed 2,300 new corps members as the teacher shortage persists and Gen Z embraces the profession.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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