1
as in to remain
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 to stand
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 to wait
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 bide
When Luis Diaz had previously run at Murillo one-on-one, the Brazilian bided his time before dangling out a leg to snatch the ball with precision timing.
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
And then there are the hot players that are biding their time.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Kroenke had to bide his time before launching his master plan in Denver.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Future: 16 Wheeler: The acquisition of Akira Schmid (who is still just 24 despite having played in the NHL the last three years because of his bizarre USHL-to-NHL/AHL jump) bides some time for the Golden Knights’ quartet of decent prospects.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
And then there are the hot players that are biding their time.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Kroenke had to bide his time before launching his master plan in Denver.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Future: 16 Wheeler: The acquisition of Akira Schmid (who is still just 24 despite having played in the NHL the last three years because of his bizarre USHL-to-NHL/AHL jump) bides some time for the Golden Knights’ quartet of decent prospects.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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Still, one thing remained constant: Taylor’s dedication towards a quality hair primer to create the perfect canvas for building and maintaining any look.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Police recovered a knife sheath from under Mogen's remains with DNA on the snap.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The large flowers are produced at the end of stems that stand from from one foot tall to over four feet.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The cheapest tickets are in the supporter section, where rowdy fans will be cheering, chanting and standing for the whole game.—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hotter-than-expected inflation data would probably prompt the Fed to wait longer to cut interest rates.—
Carolina Mandl,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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In Illinois thousands of adults with disabilities are waiting for Medicaid services.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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However, according to a resolution included in the agenda for the board’s Thursday meeting, the original resolution will no longer continue as planned.—
Ikram Mohamed,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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His music has continued to be sampled by a new generation of R&B and rap stars, appearing in tracks from Queen Latifah, Tupac, Biggie and Aaliyah.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
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The legendary songstress, whose velvety voice redefined soul and R&B, remains an enduring icon of elegance, emotion, and artistry.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ours is a legacy that endures — one that will continue to endure no matter who’s in the White House.—
Tracey L. Rogers,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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One thing about Zendaya: sis gon’ stay booked and busy.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The drought severity has stayed the same across California, with nearly 15 percent of the state battling extreme drought conditions.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The outlet also noted that the plane is about 16 years old, but aircrafts in its model typically last two to three decades.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The title game was basically over early, and the halftime show — an 18-minute tribute to TNT — lasted longer than the game did.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Message: mean behavior will not be tolerated in my world.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Certainly, a lack of effort or dedication won’t be tolerated.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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