BIDING Synonyms: 114 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in abiding

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biding

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verb

present participle of bide

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

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For much of Sunday afternoon, Norway’s 6-foot-5 superstar Erling Haaland roamed the field, biding his time against Brazil, waiting for his moment to strike. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 6 July 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for biding

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

Arguably, no program was as hot in June at picking up portal commitments, with Miami currently standing at 12 commits.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
There has been a long-standing debate about whether Ronaldinho intended to score a goal or was trying to cross the ball to a teammate.

— Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 16 July 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

Do not let pasta sit in the sink waiting for the condimento to be ready or for your family and friends to sit down at the table or open a bottle of wine or feed the dog while your pasta sits, dying, in a colander.

— Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
In years when the contract is due to be renewed, the waiting period can get tense as fears that the convention will leave San Diego often surface when organizers demand new concessions from hoteliers and the city.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of waiting

Adjective

Roughly 50 hours to a casual friend, 90 hours to a real one, 200-plus hours to build something lasting.

— Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Hard-liners want to ensure lasting control over the waterway, which is a globally important conduit for fuel shipments and has become a critical lever in confronting the West.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 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

Regulators should prioritize data showing improving mistake rates and potential for significant risk reduction, even tolerating minor inconveniences.

— Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
For decades, the system has demanded toughness in exactly the wrong places, tolerating dysfunctional technology, absorbing endless documentation, and compensating for broken workflows.

— Frantz M. Berthaud, STAT, 7 July 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

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