BIDES Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

bides

verb

present tense third-person singular of bide

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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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 As OpenAI bides its time, the company is engaging in early stage discussions with investors about a potential new funding round. — Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 As the attacker brings the ball forward, Tielemans, from a screening role, bides his time, tempting the attacker forward before jumping in to win the ball. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 July 2026 The Rockies will lean on veteran starters to start 2026, while the club’s hopeful ace-in-waiting bides his time in the bullpen. — 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

Verb

Public money remains the base, through Korea’s Fund of Funds film account, Malaysia’s production rebate and funds in Singapore and Taiwan.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
Despite the encouraging news, scientists stress that caution remains essential as the island’s fragile ecosystem faces serious environmental threats.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

This represents just under a third of overall staff numbers, which now stands at 24 across offices in Brighton and Glasgow, according to Ricochet’s website.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
With 30 audio sensors listening for racket strikes and ball bounces, and four cameras tracking play, the machine stands at one end of the net, offering interactive drills and real-time feedback, and recording and analyzing matches.

— Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of stands

Verb

As an investor at Point72, the hedge fund of billionaire Steve Cohen, Shaffer watched Wall Street turn private fund shares into digital tokens without shortening investors’ waits to cash out.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
The department’s administrative case runs on its own timeline under Chapter 302 of the Missouri Revised Statutes while the criminal prosecution moves through court, and neither one waits for the other.

— Karen Koehler, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of waits

Verb

Exactly how long this period lasts can vary widely from card to card.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 14 Oct. 2026
Whether the trend lasts may depend on whether shoppers keep enjoying the products themselves or lose interest once the excitement around each release fades.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of lasts

Verb

The victim continues to experience symptoms from the poisoning, including not being able to focus, tiring easily and a loss of sensation in his left hand, Gomelsky said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Martínez continues to lead the company alongside Luis Miguel Calvo, head of content at Gersh International.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

While some debt settlement companies require clients to owe at least $10,000 to qualify, FDR accepts consumers with unsecured debts totaling $7,500.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Janet sacrifices her judgment of Martin and accepts his offering with an open heart.

— Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of accepts

Verb

The Innovation Paradox persists not because technology fails to advance, but because institutions fail to adapt.

— Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
The economic decline persists, according to the report, with sales revenue this year still down about one-third from prepandemic levels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026