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
Verb
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.
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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.
—
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
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Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.
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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.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Police say the woman was standing outside her home when a group in a car approached her.
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Instead of waiting until your breaking point to book a trip, start a travel fund and plan ahead.
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Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.
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But for a group of children at Maria Fareri, the more lasting memory may be the morning a group of strangers in green and yellow showed up just to cheer for them.
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Detectives are continuing an investigation that began weeks ago, Azarcon said, and are analyzing evidence to see whether the six are linked to additional crimes.
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And last month, JD said during a fourth quarter earnings conference call that is continuing to optimize its store fleet in North America.
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Leaving would mean becoming a beginner again, tolerating uncertainty and risking an imperfect decision.
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Spanish and French lavender varieties, in particular, are known for tolerating high temperatures the best.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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