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verb

present participle of bide
1
as in remaining
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 standing
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 waiting
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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  1. abiding
  2. remaining
  3. waiting
  4. lasting
  5. continuing
  6. tolerating
  7. enduring
  8. accepting
Adjective
  • By anointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Napoleon-style, Donald Trump revealed a longing to seize one of America’s most romantic and abiding myths: Camelot.
    — Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Already frazzled by a couple days in other fire zones, my head was clouded with doubt and, yet, an abiding belief that the old house might have another life.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of abiding
Verb
  • In January, Forbes named legendary television producer Dick Wolf a billionaire, as his Law & Order, Chicago and FBI shows serve as some of the last remaining pillars holding up the broadcast TV schedule.
    — Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • In such case before the United States Supreme Court, the taxpayer has created a trust for the benefit of his wife during her life and, upon her death, provided the wife a power of appointment to appoint the remaining assets to amongst the husband and their children.
    — Darren T. Case, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • To help with the high intake levels, the AHS is urging the community to adopt from local shelters instead of purchasing a pet from a breeder or a pet store as shelters are full of pets waiting for a second chance.
    — Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of waiting
Adjective
  • While entirely arbitrary, centuries are football’s convenient shorthand for recognising quality, consistency and lasting impact.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The city should seize this opportunity to make lasting progress.
    — Chéri Pierre, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • Cramer reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, continuing to flee even after a spike strip flattened two of his tires, according to court documents.
    — George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.
    — Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • Thank you for tolerating a strange British idiot.
    — Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of being about a bunch of observers helplessly tolerating their peculiar friend, the sketch became an absurd illustration of the way groupthink manifests.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of tolerating
Adjective
  • One of the most enduring figures in modern history, her time on the throne spanned 14 U.S. presidencies and 15 British Prime Ministers.
    — Meredith Kile, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • For leaders, Chamberlain’s story delivers a crucial lesson: the most enduring brands are not those that hide behind a flawless facade.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • Patient demand increases should inspire us to rethink traditional staffing models and apply a balanced approach to accepting change in healthcare delivery.
    — Corey Scurlock, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And yet, despite accepting the reality of the injury and what lies ahead of him, Moe Wagner searched for the good in the situation while keeping a smile on his face Monday.
    — Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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