as in abiding
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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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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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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 biding
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Republicans around the country have long been looking to Florida — which has been biding its time and is gearing up to act this spring — to help the party pull ahead.
—Kadia Goba, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2026
But that is simply a matter of putting the work in and biding your time for your body to develop.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Newsom decided to withdraw and run for lieutenant governor, biding his time in exchange for entrée to Sacramento in Brown’s shadow.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Patterson ended up filling that time with football, anyway, biding his time for the right opportunity to come along.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
After biding his time in 2024 behind Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton — drafted in the first and second rounds of last year's NFL draft — 2025 gave Howell a chance to be the guy.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The conventional path is being a polite bench coach, biding your time, saying the right things, and thanking the organization for the opportunity to interview for a main gig every now and again.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
In a typical coup attempt, much of the military remains neutral, biding its time to see whether the leader or coupists will prevail.
—John Joseph Chin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
And the loss seemed to unleash some hidden resentments, some wolves that had been biding their time deep in the woods but were now baying at the door.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Republicans around the country have long been looking to Florida — which has been biding its time and is gearing up to act this spring — to help the party pull ahead.
—Kadia Goba, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2026
But that is simply a matter of putting the work in and biding your time for your body to develop.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Newsom decided to withdraw and run for lieutenant governor, biding his time in exchange for entrée to Sacramento in Brown’s shadow.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Patterson ended up filling that time with football, anyway, biding his time for the right opportunity to come along.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
After biding his time in 2024 behind Shemar Stewart and Nic Scourton — drafted in the first and second rounds of last year's NFL draft — 2025 gave Howell a chance to be the guy.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 20 Jan. 2026
The conventional path is being a polite bench coach, biding your time, saying the right things, and thanking the organization for the opportunity to interview for a main gig every now and again.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
In a typical coup attempt, much of the military remains neutral, biding its time to see whether the leader or coupists will prevail.
—John Joseph Chin, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biding
Adjective
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Though only married for a few years, their partnership feels seasoned, fortified by faith, ambition and an abiding sense of gratitude.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2025
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And civilians on both sides, despite a deep and abiding mistrust between the Catholic and Protestant communities, had also had enough.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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There’s still a week-plus remaining, so things can shift.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many people were seen standing against a barrier, taking pictures of it.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The result has been chaos in the nation’s airports and a decline in the president’s standing with the American public.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to the sheriff's office, the dog was flown to a ballfield where more rescuers were waiting with blankets to dry off and warm up the goldendoodle, who is now safe and comfortable.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seeing their faces plastered in and around their orange and blue locker room was a pinch-me moment for the Illini, who also had Final Four swag waiting for them at the team hotel.—
Ryan Baker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An existential crisis for TSA Months of turmoil and funding whiplash may have lasting effects on TSA’s ability to recruit and retain workers, McNeill told lawmakers this week.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her kindness and devotion to others left a lasting impact.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As well as continuing to restore water service to his residence after the initial altercation.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Return to Earth and splashdown After the lunar flyby, the crew will spend several days heading back to Earth while continuing to conduct deep-space tests, including evaluations of power systems, thermal controls, and crew operations far beyond low Earth orbit.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Islamabad has accused the country's Taliban government of tolerating militant groups that are behind attacks in Pakistan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Native to East Africa, this drought-tolerant plant doesn't need a lot of attention, tolerating underwatering and a variety of light conditions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These elements appear suspended between states — organic yet altered, fragile yet enduring.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Your dutiful correspondent’s first impression of his favorite place on earth upon returning here for his 37th home opener wasn’t about the deep green or brilliant blue or enduring mountainscape.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Biding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biding. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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