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
Friday the 13th didn’t spook investors with U.S. stocks little changed on the day as investors bided time until the Federal Reserve meeting on Wednesday.
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen appears to be biding time, awaiting a more opportune moment for her next move.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
Others are happier to bide their time, betting that the deals will be sweeter later in the season.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Many believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is biding his time, too.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen appears to be biding time, awaiting a more opportune moment for her next move.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
Others are happier to bide their time, betting that the deals will be sweeter later in the season.
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
Many believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is biding his time, too.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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On a year-on-year basis, pork and fresh vegetable prices remain elevated, climbing 12.5%.Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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While the potent winds driving the fires to rapidly escalate were expected to die down by Thursday night, the initial causes of all the blazes remain under investigation.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the Peach Bowl quarterfinal win over Arizona State, the Longhorns stood tall when Cam Skattebo attempted to will his way to the end zone (although, later in the game, Skattebo redeemed himself, with the help of an offensive lineman who carried him across the goal line).Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Free cash flow stood at over $157 million for the trailing 12 months.Trefis Team, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Make a fist and place the necklace in it into the stranger’s waiting palm.Julie Sharbutt, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
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Poachers using poison will often wait days between checking their lines to increase the chances that a high-value animal will come by.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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Wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area continued to burn mostly out of control on Thursday, with at least five blazes engulfing more than 45 square miles.Max Butterworth, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Yesterday, as the fires continued to spread and burn large areas of Los Angeles, the Oscars, voting for which began Wednesday morning, extended its voting window until Tuesday, Jan. 14, with the 2025 Oscars nominations announcement postponed until Sunday, Jan. 19.Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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The film resonates beyond its historical roots, drawing poignant parallels to contemporary struggles and triumphs of Black women, ultimately inspiring audiences to recognize the enduring legacy of strength and perseverance.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
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Ultra-short-throw projectors are a great way to replace the big-screen TV without having to endure tricky setups.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fox has stayed lean and mean since selling most of its assets to Disney.Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 10 Jan. 2025
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But even after El Niño ended and a more moderate La Niña cycle took over, the oceans stayed hot, with sea surface temperatures from July to December 2024 entering the record books second only to the same period in 2023.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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By their nature, periods of volatility don’t tend to last that long before things return to the mean.Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Also known as Plan Mexico, the partnership between Mexico and the United States began in 2007 and lasted until 2021 to combat drug cartels.Elaine Mallon, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Jan. 2025
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France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, pictured on January 3, 2025, has said the EU will not tolerate attacks on its territory after Donald Trump called for the U.S. to take control of Greenland.Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Not surprisingly, reporting struggles abound and are only exacerbated by boards which tolerate excuse-making and blame-shifting rationalizations.Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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