1
as in remains
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 stands
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 waits
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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The suspect's motive remains unclear.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Despite this, the number of animals in shelters remains high—in the first half of 2024, 322,000 more pets entered shelters than exited them.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The world waits for a compelling example of humanoid robots saving a customer money in a defensible way.—
Jeff Mahler,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Compiled annually by a group led by Franklin Leonard, a recipient of a Gotham tribute award this year, Variety waits with childlike anticipation each year to see which scripts film executives have really been buzzing over — but haven’t had the budget or the chutzpah to put into production just yet.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
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The speaker is built for extended outdoor outings, too, with a battery that lasts up to 24 hours per charge and IP67 protection against water and dust.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fashion trends come and go, but style lasts forever.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As Haiti endures a devastating crisis marked by escalating violence and lawlessness, urgent international intervention is required to address the growing chaos.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2025
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What endures through all of the yelling and conjecture around James, his greatness and his unprecedented career, is this stare caught on camera.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
30 Dec. 2024
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Schaefer continues to play better and better and looks to be in a premier role for Canada to start the tournament.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Fed continues rate hike process; improving market sentiments helps S&P500 recoup some of its losses.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Dec. 2024
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Sperm is a hot commodity, with low stock levels post-pandemic and a screening process that accepts only about 4 percent of donors.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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The boy persists, and Jamie barks at him to take off his coat and shirt.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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But women’s representation in commercial real estate as a whole and in its top positions hasn’t changed meaningfully, according to the study, and the gender compensation gap persists and in recent years even widened.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Bides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bides. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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