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as in to remain
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time
refused to abide where it was clear that he wasn't wanted
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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
cannot abide being in huge crowds
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as in to continue
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the village's once-honored ways no longer abide and now exist only in the memories of a few elders
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Recent Examples of abide
Trump has recently suggested that the U.S. might not abide by one of the core tenets of the agreement, mutual defense, if an attacked country doesn't contribute enough in defense spending.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Then the soon-to-be World Series MVP who broke the previous MLB record (312) for most total games caught in two seasons with 316 shared with reporters his abiding philosophy.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
During the meeting, Zelensky questioned whether the Russians could be trusted to abide by any ceasefire.
—Simon Shuster/kyiv, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Until this year, public-health officials have abided by a simple playbook for measles outbreaks: Get unvaccinated people vaccinated, as quickly as possible.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Then the soon-to-be World Series MVP who broke the previous MLB record (312) for most total games caught in two seasons with 316 shared with reporters his abiding philosophy.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
During the meeting, Zelensky questioned whether the Russians could be trusted to abide by any ceasefire.
—Simon Shuster/kyiv, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
Until this year, public-health officials have abided by a simple playbook for measles outbreaks: Get unvaccinated people vaccinated, as quickly as possible.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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Now, only one question remains: Who will play JFK Jr.?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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For now, by contrast, the odds of a recession remain low, according to the central bank.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Today, Birr Castle Demesne is once again home to a living and moving Leviathan.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Mar. 2025
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While cases of benefit fraud have occurred, fewer than 1 percent were reported in July 2024 by the SSA inspector general, and the majority of payments were made to living people.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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These breeds have a tendency to hunt, chase, and herd, which some cats might find hard to tolerate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Netherlands has about 570 coffeeshops across 102 municipalities, where the sale of cannabis is tolerated under strict conditions.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Bears land Falcons center Drew Dalman March 10: The Bears agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million deal with Dalman as the team continued its overhaul of the offensive line, per sources.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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City officials in Del Rio continued the busing, but, by the start of 2024, arrivals started to decrease.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Dagny celebrates the building’s next era while staying true to its vibrant past.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Still, the administration should prevail for the reasons best articulated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio: An alien privileged to reside in the United States, even a green-card holder, should not be able to engage in activities that would form a legal basis to ...—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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While Wedding is believed to reside in Mexico, investigators have not ruled out his presence in other areas, including the U.S. and Canada.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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His journey—from a humble garage startup to being ousted from Apple, only to return and transform it into one of the most valuable companies in history—is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Anna Faris is finding gratitude after enduring hardship.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These initial gains have lasting impacts, as children from Head Start are statistically 4-12% more likely to move on to higher education.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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