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
Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Wagner is used to abiding strict ethical guidelines while covering professional cycling; the petrochemical company funding the junket sent her first class to Austin.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 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
Paul voted against the resolution, abiding by his adherence to less government spending.
—Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
Wagner is used to abiding strict ethical guidelines while covering professional cycling; the petrochemical company funding the junket sent her first class to Austin.
—Longreads, 18 Dec. 2024
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That argument has had an enduring impact on moral philosophy and economics to this day.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
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And again, my goal has been to end this conflict in Gaza in a way that makes sure that Oct. 7 doesn’t happen again, that ends the suffering of people and does it in an enduring way that brings the hostages home.Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth with one regular-season game remaining, but Dan Quinn doesn’t intend to have the team coast into the postseason.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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This seemed like an obvious spot to use one of their two remaining timeouts but Morris didn’t and the ball wasn’t snapped until there were only 17 seconds left.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nations should be exploring chances for a lasting peace, and avoiding forever wars.William Lambers, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hyaluronic acid is a very effective humectant, capable of binding many times its weight in water, providing long lasting hydration and promoting wound healing.Felicity Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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My Octopus Teacher Year: 2020 Run Time: 85 minutes Directors: Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed An Oscar-winning documentary that poses the immortal question: Does this man want to … sleep with an octopus?Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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On a night where the Intuit Dome crowd was cheering almost everything, the immortal Hulk Hogan was booed out of the building.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Keeping an eye on the market is necessary, but real success comes from staying committed to your vision and customer needs.Tom Dunlop, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Others will follow, with some staying for a week at a time and others, perhaps, for just a day or two.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Jan. 2025
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Glendale police responded to the area of Greenway Road and 59th Avenue on Sunday morning after receiving reports that someone had been shot by a family member residing in the same household.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tragically, since suffering a severe brain injury in 2013, Michael has remained away from the public eye, residing in the family's home to continue his recovery.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abiding. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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