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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2
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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3
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
Planting outside in a prepared seedbed in the fall accomplishes this naturally, as the seeds will bide their time through the winter cold and germinate in spring.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Nemesis can bide her time for generations, but there’s no escaping her.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
Morgoth bided his time and years after learning of its location, his forces began their assault on Gondolin, striking during a festival and quickly overwhelming the elven defenses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
When Luis Diaz had previously run at Murillo one-on-one, the Brazilian bided his time before dangling out a leg to snatch the ball with precision timing.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
Nemesis can bide her time for generations, but there’s no escaping her.
—Rachel Hadas, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
Morgoth bided his time and years after learning of its location, his forces began their assault on Gondolin, striking during a festival and quickly overwhelming the elven defenses.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
When Luis Diaz had previously run at Murillo one-on-one, the Brazilian bided his time before dangling out a leg to snatch the ball with precision timing.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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Now, only one question remains: Who will play JFK Jr.?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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Despite all of this downside, a certain category of restaurant has remained attractive to private equity - QSR franchises, which are driven by the potential for scalable growth and consistent revenue streams.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett told the audience to stand tall against oppression.—
Rance Collins,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Her father, who stood at a towering 6-foot-6, 300 pounds, worked as a long-haul truck driver.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Most waited until the following month to restore access, however, fearing repercussions.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those waiting for green cards, like Taylor, can also be removed.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Comments The story of Natalia Grace continues to captivate us, first as an Investigation Discovery docuseries and now as a Hulu drama, Good American Family, starring Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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As this powerful technology increasingly permeates law enforcement and private security operations, fundamental questions about privacy, consent and algorithmic bias continue to dominate public discourse.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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His journey—from a humble garage startup to being ousted from Apple, only to return and transform it into one of the most valuable companies in history—is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For further proof of Clarkson’s enduring appeal, look no further than her recent disappearance from daytime.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Chronic insomnia — an inability to fall or stay asleep or waking up much earlier than desired — could lead to serious issues, including heart attacks and stroke.—
Andrew Torgan,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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Though the statesman tries to stay one step ahead of the sovereign, the facade he’s so carefully crafted starts to crack.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2025
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Whether painted, re-printed, or scanned, there are endless ways to take the words and handwriting on the card and turn them into something long lasting.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Negotiations were supposed to begin in early February on the next phase of the truce, in which Hamas was called to free the remaining 59 hostages — including 35 who are believed to be dead — in exchange for additional Palestinian prisoners, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Don’t Hesitate to Prune Significantly Butterfly bush tolerates extreme pruning with ease.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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The Netherlands has about 570 coffeeshops across 102 municipalities, where the sale of cannabis is tolerated under strict conditions.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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