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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
Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The conventional path is being a polite bench coach, biding your time, saying the right things, and thanking the organization for the opportunity to interview for a main gig every now and again.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
In a typical coup attempt, much of the military remains neutral, biding its time to see whether the leader or coupists will prevail.
—John Joseph Chin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
During the heat of summer, those grass roots are just biding their time, waiting for the temperatures to go back down.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
As much as young players and their fans may not want to hear it, biding your time can be fruitful.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
He’s been holding out for Joan all the while, biding his time as a bartender at Elysium’s version of Grand Central.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Gunn could be biding his time and Ritchson may become Batman when all is said and done.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
So Xi is biding his time, leveraging his country’s resources and export dominance.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Still great with a Tier 1 scorer, but sitting sixth in the West and biding time until the playoffs.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
The conventional path is being a polite bench coach, biding your time, saying the right things, and thanking the organization for the opportunity to interview for a main gig every now and again.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
In a typical coup attempt, much of the military remains neutral, biding its time to see whether the leader or coupists will prevail.
—John Joseph Chin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
During the heat of summer, those grass roots are just biding their time, waiting for the temperatures to go back down.
—Charlotte Germane, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
As much as young players and their fans may not want to hear it, biding your time can be fruitful.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
He’s been holding out for Joan all the while, biding his time as a bartender at Elysium’s version of Grand Central.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Gunn could be biding his time and Ritchson may become Batman when all is said and done.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
So Xi is biding his time, leveraging his country’s resources and export dominance.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biding
Adjective
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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
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And civilians on both sides, despite a deep and abiding mistrust between the Catholic and Protestant communities, had also had enough.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today a 70% share of Valentino is owned by Mayhoola of Qatar, the remaining 30% by Kering, the French luxury conglomerate, which is in possession of the option to take full ownership by the end of the decade.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Cole Caufield scored the winner with 15 seconds remaining to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Immediately after the Honda shifts from reverse into drive and begins to move ahead, that agent at the front of the vehicle, standing near the driver’s side headlight, pulls out a gun and aims at the driver.—
Devon Lum,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Team revisited this long-standing problem The research team revisited this long-standing problem using a combination of careful laboratory experiments and advanced quantum chemical calculations.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her absence forced the defense to step up in order to work around a Maryland offense that was almost always in motion – except for 6-3 guard Yarden Garzon, who stationed herself on the perimeter waiting for a teammate to kick out to her for a shot.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The two had seen each other earlier in the day at the al-Hadaf office, where Ekberg was waiting to meet Wadie Haddad.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At this time, lasting progress is more attainable through small wins and tidy follow-through.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Skip pricey upgrades like custom built-ins, whirlpool tubs, and home theaters that don’t add lasting value.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The indictment suggests many others, including unnamed players, had a role in the scheme but weren't charged, and Metcalf said the investigation was continuing.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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One federal officer is seen continuing to pull a still-struggling Seitz toward the entrance to the federal building.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The United States is apparently tolerating having Rodríguez in charge, for now.—
Mary Triny Mena,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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Steering a flailing economy, presiding over Central America's highest homicide rate, and tolerating corruption in her own ranks Her party’s candidate, once the front-runner, trails in a distant third at 19 percent.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Last year, the utility sector came out of nowhere and demonstrated one of the most enduring lessons about the stock market there is — unexpected things happen all the time.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2026
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Farmhouse Aesthetics The farmhouse aesthetic is one of the most enduring trends of the past decades, spanning interiors and exteriors, bathrooms included.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Biding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biding. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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