1
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
how long are you going to bide in this unhappy marriage?
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as in to stand
chiefly dialect
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children
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as in to wait
to remain in place in readiness or expectation of something
I promise you that if you bide yet a little longer, all will come to pass just as you desire
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Recent Examples of bide
Initially a program wunderkind, Swanson bided her time playing more thankless roles for the team, including full-back, earning a spot on the 2019 World Cup champions’ roster as its second-youngest player.
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
There’s an element of self preservation, there’s an element of biding your time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
While Myles Purchase was a four-year starter for the Bruins, Helm bided his time as an underclassman, playing on the freshman team as a ninth-grader and then JV as a sophomore.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
After a standoff with Republicans leads to a government shutdown, Bartlet bides his time, while Josh steps back in as a key adviser and Mrs. Bartlet finally warms to being in the White House again.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
There’s an element of self preservation, there’s an element of biding your time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
While Myles Purchase was a four-year starter for the Bruins, Helm bided his time as an underclassman, playing on the freshman team as a ninth-grader and then JV as a sophomore.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 1 Nov. 2024
After a standoff with Republicans leads to a government shutdown, Bartlet bides his time, while Josh steps back in as a key adviser and Mrs. Bartlet finally warms to being in the White House again.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2024
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Meanwhile, as rescuers remain focused on nursing the Muddy River's wildlife back to health, officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the spill.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the wake of Friday's news, TikTok content creators are wasting no time advising followers to find them on other platforms, as the social media app's future remains murky.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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There was also plenty of high drama, like Rachel pausing and closing her eyes before standing on the wobbly platform for the last time.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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The average national rent in October stood at $2,009 a month, down slightly from September but still 3.3% higher than a year ago, according to real estate market site Zillow.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Viktoriya Gonzales was among the parents who waited anxiously near the school for hours to be reunited with their children.Annie Correal, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The suspects sat in prison for three years waiting for their trial in Yolo County Superior Court.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Still, the mother of five continues to show up for her children.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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After enduring years of civil war, Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the sudden fall of Assad, both in their own country and in huge refugee communities that have grown across the Middle East and Europe.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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Clark Montessori High School, too, will stay the same next school year, although its hallways will be even more crowded.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Always evolving, Mima isn’t content with staying the same.WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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By aligning purpose with action, organizations benefit society and the environment, enabling them to thrive and promote lasting resilience.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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No amount of one-on-one or group sessions will work in environments that tolerate and/or implicitly reward bad behavior.Mitch Mitchell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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If planting a tree on such a site, either improve the drainage first or plant a species that tolerates soggy soil.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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