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.
—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
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
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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Any remaining threats will clear out of the Midwest Thursday and shift into the East.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Wipe the remaining interior with a wet, non-abrasive sponge to remove any residue, then dry with a clean cloth.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Videos showed fans standing atop taxis, hanging from structures and surging through intersections.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Their speeches focused on the people standing beside them, the women who came before them, and the next generation watching from the audience.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Employees had been waiting for an all-clear as hazmat teams worked to confirm the cause.—
Stephen Smith,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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That doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of backlash waiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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For all of its massive successes, and for all of the fame, money, and love generated by this Broadway juggernaut, 125 years later the biggest lasting impact of Florodora is this spicy and fruity little cocktail, created for one particular girl in a particularly imperious mood.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 June 2026
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Caceres, who’s now in private practice, said the ordeal has had lasting impact on his career.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Lead drama actress slipped to 63 from 75, continuing a long decline from 109 in 2023 and 114 in 2022.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The overall work has driven innovations in PTSD treatment, unique needs of women veterans, insomnia, racial disparities in mental health treatment, isolation and trauma, connecting civilians to military community and veteran leadership and continuing service.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Spanish and French lavender varieties, in particular, are known for tolerating high temperatures the best.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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All of this demands constant adaptation inside a market that has stopped tolerating growth at any cost.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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By wearing the dark hue, the director makes the choice to break one of summer dressing’s most enduring rules.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Scallops have become one of decorating's most enduring motifs, and this wastebasket embraces them wholeheartedly.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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“Biding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biding. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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