abided

verb

variants also abode
Definition of abidednext
past tense of abide
1
as in dwelled
to continue to be in a place for a significant amount of time refused to abide where it was clear that he wasn't wanted

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2
as in lived
to have a home the charming fantasy that fairies abide in the cup-shaped flowers dotting the woodland floor

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3
as in accepted
to put up with (something painful or difficult) cannot abide being in huge crowds

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4
as in persisted
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the village's once-honored ways no longer abide and now exist only in the memories of a few elders

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abided
  1. accepted
  2. persisted
  3. resided
  4. tolerated
  5. remained
  6. waited
  7. endured
  8. continued
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  • The federal legislation that created this approach was enacted in 1973 and quickly accepted nationwide.
    Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Once you are accepted, you will be contacted by a legacy ambassador to set up a time to visit Beam’s Clermont campus to pick a barrel.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of accepted
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  • The call center data showed customers waiting less than 60 seconds for phone support, yet complaints about excessive wait times persisted.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Importantly, those improvements persisted even after the stimulation was switched off.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of persisted
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  • Listeners generally resided in remote outposts, facing high unemployment rates and virtually no access to social services.
    Kang-Chun Cheng, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Thompson graduated from the University of Iowa in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and most recently resided in Minnesota.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of resided
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  • Treatment with the non-invasive device is generally well tolerated, though VNS can cause slight skin irritation or a temporary cough or hoarseness (if it’s administered through the neck) while the stimulator is on, Vaughn says.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Like the son who succeeded him, Hafez al-Assad tolerated little dissent with oppression widespread and periodic bouts of extreme state violence.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of tolerated
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  • Government officials who have remained in Damascus after Assad fled, including Prime Minister Mohammed Ghazi Jalali, have met with the rebels to discuss the power transfer.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of remained
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  • Vehicle owners either waited while tasks were performed, or arranged to have rides until such work was completed.
    Bill Koenig, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While sitting bundled up in a chair, Lefebvre wore large sunglasses with a paper plate filled with birdseed attached and waited for her first visitor.
    Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of waited
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  • The golf comedy earned $41 million at the box office against a $12 million budget and has since endured as one of Sandler’s most beloved features.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, few teams endured the offseason makeover that the Chicago Bulls did this past cycle.
    Mat Issa, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of endured
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  • The numbers dipped in 2023 and have continued to drop monthly throughout 2024.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Bird flu has continued to spread in wild birds, poultry and dairy cattle around the United States since spring.
    Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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