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
  • Golfers invaded all courses remaining open.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As for the rest of the league, here’s where things stand with only the Monday night matchup (New Orleans at Green Bay) remaining in Week 16.
    Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of remaining
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of waiting
Adjective
  • The quality of Georgian wine declined, but more tragic and lasting was the impact of Soviet policy on grape diversity.
    Kurt Johnson, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
  • At the Plaza de la Revolución, giant murals of Che Guevara and Camila Cienfuegos adorn nearby buildings, standing as lasting reminders of the Cuban Revolution.
    David Dodge, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of lasting
Verb
  • With Green continuing to struggle, some might argue Whitmore should get a shot at shooting guard with the starters.
    Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Central banks are also continuing to experiment in the space.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 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
  • The Spotlight Award celebrates an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special appreciation of the importance of costume design.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Their action testifies to the enduring relevance of this 19th century play, which was adapted by Amy Herzog and ran until June.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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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