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
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The spa Wellness remains high on the list of 1 Hotel Tokyo’s biggest draws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Still, Iran -- now led by the son of the supreme leader killed in the war's opening salvo -- remains capable of missile and drone attacks.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Saturday’s record is also 91 degrees, set in 1952, and Sunday’s record stands at 96 degrees, set in 1971.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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For now, As Deep As the Grave stands as a high-profile test.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 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.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Puerto Rico, everyone just puts up tents, waits 10 minutes, and keeps going.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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For hedge funds, much now depends on how long the conflict and the oil disruption lasts, experts said.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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The pigment lasts all day without smearing.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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Which is why the TV networks are about to embark on their 64th year of pricey, ear-splitting upfront presentations, a practice that endures even though at least half of the advertisers in attendance are primarily interested in buying sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Her character sings, cries and endures a Greek tragedy of a downfall, but instead of being a caricature, Chastain finds the soul of a complex, good-hearted woman.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Denise Amber Lee Foundation, created by her husband Nathan Lee, continues to promote training and raise public awareness nationwide.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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As their investigation continues, LBPD detectives asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact them at (562) 570-7355.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The company said the lockout will end if the union accepts the proposal from Tuesday's meeting.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wang, however, projects each of these choice from deep within, crafting a character who’s both uncomfortable with his reactions to people, emotions and external stimuli, but is, at this point in his life, also unfortunately used to his discomforts, and begrudgingly accepts them.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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This is why convergence persists even among firms that celebrate originality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Mar. 2026
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The war has sent energy and fertilizer prices soaring as the Strait of Hormuz, the critical Middle Eastern shipping chokepoint, remains under a severe selective shutdown as the military conflict persists.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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