abides

verb

Definition of abidesnext
present tense third-person singular of abide
1
as in remains
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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2
as in resides
to have a home the charming fantasy that fairies abide in the cup-shaped flowers dotting the woodland floor

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3
as in endures
to put up with (something painful or difficult) cannot abide being in huge crowds

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4
as in continues
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 Synonyms for abides
  1. remains
  2. resides
  3. endures
  4. continues
  5. lasts
  6. waits
  7. persists
  8. accepts
Verb
  • The crash remains under investigation.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The portion attributable to the non-office portion of your home remains non-deductible.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of remains
Verb
  • That aircraft, which resides at Shaw AFB in South Carolina, is a one-seater, so media folks and distinguished visitors can’t fly in the back.
    Jim Clash, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As Jod sets course for a cold moon on which a not-entirely-trustworthy friend resides, the kids wonder aloud about their increasingly mysterious home planet.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of resides
Verb
  • Now, as the region endures an unprecedented level of violence, including the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the two factions are edging toward a deal.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
  • For some, the trauma endures for years, on planes and off.
    Carly Lewis, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of endures
Verb
  • Speculation continues to swirl about Galliano’s next move.
    Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Relying on large battery storage continues to be a challenge facing sustainable energy sources, which limits scalability and is impractical in smaller areas.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continues
Verb
  • The solstice marks the first day of winter, which lasts until the spring equinox March 20, 2025.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This stunning Annual Membership Box gives your giftee something to unwrap in the moment while their actual present lasts all year long.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasts
Verb
  • Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But technology waits for no one, and with all the hype around AI, you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s been forgotten.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of waits
Verb
  • After about 20 seconds have elapsed, tiny, minuscule amounts of deuterium begin to survive for long enough to have other interactions with protons and neutrons, but the deuterium bottleneck persists for several minutes.
    Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The risk of famine persists across the Strip, with a strong likelihood that famine is imminent in northern Gaza.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of persists
Verb
  • But this demands a delicate equilibrium—one that accepts a pluralistic tapestry of groups and interests.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Greg and Jack naturally do not get along, but Jack eventually realizes Greg and Pam love each other and accepts their relationship.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepts
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