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
Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Some stadiums have a clear bag policy, but this Jelly Tabby makes abiding by the rules incredibly chic.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 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
Every day, tens of millions of people of all ages have a safe and positive experience on Roblox, abiding by our Community Standards.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Some stadiums have a clear bag policy, but this Jelly Tabby makes abiding by the rules incredibly chic.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
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The exquisitely lush show breathes new life into one of the most enduring love stories in recent history.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024
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These five themes reflect broad skills required of directors for deeper and more enduring governance effectiveness: 1.John M. Bremen, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Conservation organization Fauna & Flora is working to protect pygmy hippos through surveys and habitat assessments, and by developing a national action plan with Liberia where most of the remaining wild animals are found.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Top with roll tops; brush roll tops with remaining butter mixture.Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Starting young with an age-appropriate strength training program can help kids develop good movement patterns and incorporate exercise into their routine, which can have lasting benefits for their health into adulthood.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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The beginning of the first shooting video in one X post captured what sounded like one shot after another initially, until seconds later there was a steady stream of gunfire that appeared to come from multiple guns lasting several minutes.Marquise Francis, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Carlson had been raised Episcopalian but basically secular, encouraged to talk about the weather rather than his immortal soul.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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After all, having 200,000 immortal or self-replicating monkeys working consistently until the end of the universe is just as infeasible as having infinite time to begin with.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024
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To address this, companies must focus on delivering consistent value—through ongoing updates, customer support and engagement strategies—ensuring users see the benefit of staying subscribed, thereby reducing churn and increasing loyalty.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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To address this, companies must focus on delivering consistent value—through ongoing updates, customer support and engagement strategies—ensuring users see the benefit of staying subscribed, thereby reducing churn and increasing loyalty.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Arctic terns are currently present in abundance across the world—some estimate 2 million individuals, with half residing in northern Europe.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Foreigners residing in China must provide passport details and a scan of their passport information page.Bill Hardekopf, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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After all, initial and continuing jobless claims are very low.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, are continuing efforts to develop an mRNA bird flu vaccine, which is the same technology used in the companies' respective COVID-19 vaccines.Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abiding. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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