biding 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of bidingnext
as in abiding

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biding

2 of 2

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for biding
  1. abiding
  2. remaining
  3. waiting
  4. lasting
  5. continuing
  6. tolerating
  7. enduring
  8. accepting
Adjective
  • The cousins’ complementary natures may have bonded them in their youth, and a genuine and abiding love clearly remains.
    Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The beautiful thing about the full-circle moments experienced by these sports stars is what’s at the center of them – pure and abiding love.
    Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of abiding
Verb
  • Additionally, Legendary recently bought out the remaining equity interest held by Wanda Group, leaving the company solely owned by management and Apollo and launching a new phase of strategic expansion.
    Dade Hayes, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some students expressed anxiety about remaining on campus.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • The estate of Murray the K is waiting by the phone.
    Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of waiting
Adjective
  • This included metal rods being inserted into victims’ vaginas, causing lasting and possibly irreparable damage.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Iran can continue to play a constructive role in ending the current humanitarian nightmare in Gaza and work with the international community to pursue a lasting and democratic solution to the conflict.
    Mohammad Javad Zarif, Foreign Affairs, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • That’s an ominous sign for higher education leaders, who now must prepare to address a slow, continuing slide in high-school seniors, who make up the bulk of their entering students every year.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With spot fires continuing to flare up, officials urged students and staff to remain on campus.
    Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • This trend is exacerbated by the talent shortage, which has led to more leniency in tolerating poor behavior to avoid employee turnover.
    Matthias Clesle, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • This involves not just tolerating risk-taking but actively rewarding it.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerating
Adjective
  • Building on existing relationships can lead to mentorships that are both impactful and enduring.
    Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • One of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring couples, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, long made their home on a 6.8-acre spread in Westport, Connecticut.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • For organizations accepting, storing, transmitting or processing payment card data (regardless of size or number of transactions), the clock is ticking down on a deadline that cannot be ignored.
    Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Moving swiftly—accepting HTS’s ascendancy, negotiating pragmatic terms with Kurdish elements—might signal adaptability and secure Turkey’s seat at the table.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepting
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