1
as in remained
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 stood
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 waited
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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Since researchers began excavating and studying Stonehenge in the 17th century, the structure’s purpose has remained a mystery.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The man, who was not immediately identified, remained missing Tuesday morning.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Two hours before gametime, keen observers of Leonard’s longstanding pregame routine waited for the two-time NBA Finals MVP’s arrival onto the Intuit Dome floor.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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The Cowboys waited seven days before announcing Garrett wouldn’t be coming back after the 2019 season.—
Jon Machota,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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For decades, the leaders of both parties had tolerated mind-boggling levels of corruption, waste, and administrative bloat, enabling a culture of profligacy that subsidized the federal bureaucracy and crony capitalists at the expense of hard-working American taxpayers.—
Michael Glassner and John Pence,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Performative efforts from businesses will no longer be tolerated and walking the talk will become non-negotiable.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The custom of eating fish on Christmas Eve also continued as a way to maintain a connection with Italy and to honor ancestors, National Geographic said.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Nothing has come easy lately for the Blue Jackets, and that continued on Monday.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, in a family business that’s endured for over a century, the past occasionally makes a resurgence.—
Erik Trinidad,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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In nearly 14 years atop Minnesota's Democratic Party, Ken Martin has endured bleak outlooks, deep internal party divisions and some close calls.—
Dana Ferguson,
NPR,
26 Dec. 2024
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His mother accepted him, but his father reacted violently.—
Rachel Murphy,
Health,
8 Jan. 2025
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Pryor, like other D-1 athletes, accepted amateurism restrictions as a condition of playing college sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Bided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bided. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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