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
  • Conservation organization Fauna & Flora is working to protect pygmy hippos through surveys and habitat assessments, and by developing a national action plan with Liberia where most of the remaining wild animals are found.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Vikings-Jets Three undefeated teams lost last week leaving the Vikings and Chiefs remaining at 4-0.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • The system also now provides an option for some callers to receive a call back instead of waiting.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
  • There are currently 24 ships at anchor waiting to get into the Port of New York and New Jersey to unload as of Friday morning.
    Chris Isidore and Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of waiting
Adjective
  • Through consistent application of these strategies, leaders can develop a sustainable confidence that not only enhances their performance but also inspires their teams and creates lasting impact.
    Lynn Smith, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Like that show, the hope with this new series is to make lasting impact on the lives of these women long after the cameras leave.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • After all, initial and continuing jobless claims are very low.
    Jason Schenker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Creel’s death from a rare and aggressive cancer at age 48 on September 30 has prompted a massive and continuing outpouring on social media of love and heartbreak from the Broadway community.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • For heart failure, this means increasing or decreasing doses of fluid pills (diuretics) and other medications, based on symptoms and how well the person is tolerating therapy.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
  • For too long, too many policymakers have favored appeasement of Iran, tolerating Iran’s murderous terrorism.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of tolerating
Adjective
  • Instead, its enduring appeal has always been its effervescent scene found in winding laneways, blockbuster art galleries, and innovative kitchens.
    Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
  • These casual and trendy shoes have an enduring appeal that never goes out of style, evolving into shorter versions that are all the rage.
    Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • Other contracting experts said federal departments and agencies should have been more skeptical about accepting free products and consulting services from Microsoft, given the implications for competition and national security.
    Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Federal authorities have accused him of accepting at least $10,000 in cash in an envelope from Owens.
    Bracey Harris, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of accepting
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