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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
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
Republicans around the country have long been looking to Florida — which has been biding its time and is gearing up to act this spring — to help the party pull ahead.
—Kadia Goba, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Republicans around the country have long been looking to Florida — which has been biding its time and is gearing up to act this spring — to help the party pull ahead.
—Kadia Goba, Washington Post, 13 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.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The Bakersfield Police Department said two hostages had been safely released and that all remaining individuals were in good health as of Tuesday evening.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Goldman sees 60% earnings-per-share growth for Asia Pacific equities in 2026, with technology remaining the market's strongest-performing sector.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Verb
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And that takes in more ground than the Soviet Union when The Wall was still standing.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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This could leave fans looking for a nearby team — a void a Sacramento franchise could fill, though longer-standing ties in the A’s and Giants could still be the dominant fan bases.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Unfortunately, children who have not been able to access this in a clinical trial have continued to suffer losses while waiting for access and approval.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Those measures may represent the festival's most lasting impact.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Composers like Rachmaninov, Previn, Korngold, and Lerner and Loewe all have found their creative voice in this country and made lasting impact on American music.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Even as companies pull back elsewhere, many are continuing to invest in the people pushing products in the AI boom—making sales a resilient career choice.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Last year, California lawmakers amended the environmental law to prevent the measure from being abused and continuing to increase building costs in the state notorious for its affordable housing crisis.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Cooperative games like Uno, Go Fish, Sorry, or Chutes and Ladders help kids practice taking turns and tolerating frustration in a low-stakes environment.—
Parents,
Parents,
30 May 2026
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And unfortunately, organizations often unintentionally create environments that discourage exploration and human connection by implicitly or explicitly rewarding competition, tolerating destructive behavior from high performers, and suppressing emotional expression in the name of performance.—
Laurel Donnellan,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The word patient comes from the Latin patiens — an adjective meaning enduring, suffering.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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“Biding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biding. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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