as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
I have an abiding interest in animal welfare—it's not just a phase I'm going through
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as in remaining
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 living
to have a home
the charming fantasy that fairies abide in the cup-shaped flowers dotting the woodland floor
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as in standing
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
cannot abide being in huge crowds
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as in lasting
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 abiding
Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2024
The walls of the shop are covered with Mr. Madrid’s paintings of Mexican folk heroes, including Emiliano Zapata and Frida Kahlo, a display of an abiding ethnic pride.
—Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
The former president defeated Vice President Kamala Harris by harnessing the abiding dissatisfaction of many Americans.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Their every conversation sits on a thread between jocular riffing and high-decibel bickering strewn with four-letter words, though both ultimately channel the same deep and abiding affection these neurotic men hold for each other.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2024
The walls of the shop are covered with Mr. Madrid’s paintings of Mexican folk heroes, including Emiliano Zapata and Frida Kahlo, a display of an abiding ethnic pride.
—Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024
Verb
And in Jamaica, that abiding belief is not hard to find.
—Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2024
The former president defeated Vice President Kamala Harris by harnessing the abiding dissatisfaction of many Americans.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abiding
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Building on existing relationships can lead to mentorships that are both impactful and enduring.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring couples, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, long made their home on a 6.8-acre spread in Westport, Connecticut.Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Some students expressed anxiety about remaining on campus.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to continue the war until Hamas is destroyed and all the hostages are returned and has said Israel will maintain a lasting military presence in some areas.Samy Magdy and Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Sudan, political stability is a prerequisite for lasting stability in the region.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Feel your immortal soul being warmed and suffused with pleasures both rare and immeasurable.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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But incredibly, when faced with threats from injury to starvation, the immortal jellyfish can reverse the process, turning the clock backward.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The lesson here is that staying true to a brand’s convictions earns the long-term loyalty of customers who share the same values.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 42-year-old was born Ahmad Hussein al-Shara to Syrian parents residing in Saudi Arabia.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The couple, their dog and Ray’s mother, who was residing in a cabin on the property, were not harmed.Julie Tremaine, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
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This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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With spot fires continuing to flare up, officials urged students and staff to remain on campus.Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abiding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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