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adjective

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verb

present participle of bide
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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2
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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3
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
Verb
Morningstar also thinks investors may be better off biding their time. — 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. — 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
  1. abiding
  2. remaining
  3. standing
  4. waiting
  5. lasting
  6. continuing
  7. tolerating
  8. enduring
Adjective
  • Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Though only married for a few years, their partnership feels seasoned, fortified by faith, ambition and an abiding sense of gratitude.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of abiding
Verb
  • The remaining travelers are from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, among other nations.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • After the update, College Football Points can no longer be applied in Dynasty or Road to Glory, though any remaining balance stays in the account and can be spent elsewhere in the game.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • Its shuttering, alongside other long-standing landmarks like Taix restaurant, underscores Echo Park’s growing tension between new development and preserving neighborhood character.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Asheville’s dining scene continues to thrive, blending long-standing local favorites with a wave of exciting new openings.
    — Evan Moore July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of standing
Verb
  • As of Wednesday, more than 100 additional shoring jacks had been delivered to the site and were waiting to be installed.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Much of Wall Street is waiting for an outcome around tariffs.
    — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 9 July 2026
Definition of waiting
Adjective
  • 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.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • The attacks have inflicted lasting damage that will be costly to fix.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • After the eggs hatch, the larvae feed for about a week before maturing, dropping to the ground and continuing to develop into an adult fly.
    — John Hanna, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • Some may continue tolerating the pain and wait before searching for a bank that supports a new model or exposing the company to the uncertain risks of stablecoins—assuming the use case works at all.
    — Gary Palmer, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The Republican Party has spent years tolerating its own forms of political extremism.
    — Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2026
Definition of tolerating
Adjective
  • Blazers, button-ups, chinos, and deck shoes have all become enduring elements of women’s wardrobes.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Heat and humidity couldn’t take down the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and its 45,000-plus runners, one of Atlanta’s most enduring traditions.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of enduring

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