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
  • 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
  • This convergence and accessibility were key to its immediate and lasting impact.
    Geoff Ira, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Vice President Kamala Harris honored former President Jimmy Carter's long legacy and lasting impact in a eulogy on Tuesday, Jan. 7, only two months after earning his vote in the 2024 presidential election.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter.
    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
  • That argument has had an enduring impact on moral philosophy and economics to this day.
    Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
  • And again, my goal has been to end this conflict in Gaza in a way that makes sure that Oct. 7 doesn’t happen again, that ends the suffering of people and does it in an enduring way that brings the hostages home.
    Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 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
Definition of accepting
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