bides

present tense third-person singular of bide
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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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Example Sentences

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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. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bides
Verb
  • Frontier, American are the perennial problem children Frontier Airlines remains stuck at the bottom for the third straight year.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • With the crack of a single rifle shot, that dream remains in doubt.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Critics on Rotten Tomatoes are 96% fresh from 27 reviews, while the audience score stands at 99%.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
  • The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Unlike traditional applications requiring instant responses, AI operations can tolerate delays—training waits minutes while applications like ChatGPT work perfectly, delivering responses over hundreds of milliseconds.
    Daniel Kearney, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust's portfolio.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The battery lasts up to a year and is easily replaceable when that time comes.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Deliver a genuine human experience that starts from the moment a client requests more information and lasts beyond the receipt of their purchase.
    Brandon Aversano, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Decades later, the show’s influence endures.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Six months later, the grief endures.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Trump’s attorneys on Thursday had submitted an emergency request to pause a lower-court ruling, which barred Cook’s firing from taking effect while her lawsuit against the president’s action continues.
    Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • There’s a reason a new generation of editors continues to fall in love with the brand, and the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is one of them.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Since the Warriors haven't yet offered a deal Kuminga wants, there's a chance the four-year forward accepts the qualifying offer.
    Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to buying tickets, Snell accepts volunteers to help out.
    Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If secrecy persists, gently ask if there are aspects of their life that feel hard to discuss.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • However, homelessness still persists even as advocates use both approaches.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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