as in abiding
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1
as in remaining
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 standing
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 waiting
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 biding
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Many supporters are biding their time until the next election.
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Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Sometimes, a former general manager serves in an advisory role while biding time for the next job.
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Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Meanwhile, Richardson said that since resigning as Oregon State’s GM last fall, Bjornstad has remained unemployed, biding his time developing an app for college athletic departments.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Something to consider while biding one’s time waiting for a flag person to let vehicles through construction zones.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
While Thursday marked the official unveiling of de Meo’s holistic business strategy for Kering, his first seven months on the job have not been spent biding time.
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Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Wall Street is rediscovering many old tech names from the 1990's that have been quietly biding their time, waiting patiently for this new cycle.
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Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
And the loss seemed to unleash some hidden resentments, some wolves that had been biding their time deep in the woods but were now baying at the door.
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Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Morningstar also thinks investors may be better off biding their time.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Many supporters are biding their time until the next election.
—
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Sometimes, a former general manager serves in an advisory role while biding time for the next job.
—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Meanwhile, Richardson said that since resigning as Oregon State’s GM last fall, Bjornstad has remained unemployed, biding his time developing an app for college athletic departments.
—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Something to consider while biding one’s time waiting for a flag person to let vehicles through construction zones.
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Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
While Thursday marked the official unveiling of de Meo’s holistic business strategy for Kering, his first seven months on the job have not been spent biding time.
—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
Wall Street is rediscovering many old tech names from the 1990's that have been quietly biding their time, waiting patiently for this new cycle.
—
Josh Brown,sean Russo,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
And the loss seemed to unleash some hidden resentments, some wolves that had been biding their time deep in the woods but were now baying at the door.
—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biding
Adjective
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Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.
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In a large bowl beat butter, oil, and the remaining 1/2 cup honey with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.
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The remaining four states restrict participation through state education agencies or athletic association rules rather than official state legislation.
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Unguarded and standing inside the 6-yard box, Spain's Pedro Porro redirected a pass by Álex Baena perfectly into the net for a 2-0 lead in the 66th minute.
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This winning series captures a row of poplar trees planted along the banks of the River Po in Italy, which are natural guardians against flooding, now standing immersed in perfectly still water beneath soft, diffused light.
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With potentially record-breaking heat coming to Washington, DC on the Fourth of July, people wanting to catch fireworks by saving an early spot on the National Mall will have a lot of waiting to do.
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Alysa Guffey Twenty minutes of remonstrance kicked off, with a long line of people waiting for a chance to speak.
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Taking the lead in helping Cavalli mature, in ways that have nothing to do with his stuff, would be among their most important and lasting works.
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The attacks have inflicted lasting damage that will be costly to fix.
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid, wearing pink, and among the guests continuing to trickle in, as well as bestselling author Jenny Han and actor Bradley Cooper.
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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The obvious reading is that workers want the freedom to leave, so the finding becomes an argument for tolerating churn.
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The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.
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The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends.
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.
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“Biding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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