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as in to remain
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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as in to tolerate
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
cannot abide being in huge crowds
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as in to continue
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 abide
At games, a person can make new friends and enhance old friendships, while forgetting social graces that they are expected to abide by at work or home.
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Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Justifying the decision, the U.S. State Department blamed Mexico for failing to abide by the terms of a historic water partnership accord signed between the two nations in 1944.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
Three-quarters agreed with Zelensky that Putin cannot be trusted to abide by any ceasefire.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Golf’s rules limit the player to 14 total clubs in the bag, but some amateur players don’t abide by this rule.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Justifying the decision, the U.S. State Department blamed Mexico for failing to abide by the terms of a historic water partnership accord signed between the two nations in 1944.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
Three-quarters agreed with Zelensky that Putin cannot be trusted to abide by any ceasefire.
—Simon Shuster, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Golf’s rules limit the player to 14 total clubs in the bag, but some amateur players don’t abide by this rule.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
Verb
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The official said Canada and Mexico were omitted because tariffs the U.S. previously imposed on both countries remain in effect.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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But despite Tuesday’s result, Musk remains undeterred in his political ambitions.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2025
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In a new Instagram post shared Tuesday, April 8, Haack detailed her experience of living with an anxious attachment style.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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These active women are navigating busy days and living full lives.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Once again, this type of violent attack will not be tolerated.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite its potency, it’s tolerated well by most skin types because it’s formulated with alcohol or fragrance.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Fallout continues after President Donald Trump's unveiling of severe tariffs against virtually all U.S. trading partners.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pika continues to push the boundaries of AI video with tools that blend nostalgia, realism, and personalization.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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To that end, Rooney says that knowing when to talk and when to stay quiet is key.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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Afterward, nearly all of the special event's details stayed under wraps until the couple began sharing snippets of the day through different projects.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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More than 900,000 Venezuelans currently reside in the U.S., with more than 607,000 benefiting from TPS in two different groups with different timelines for their protection to end.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Hazelwood, originally from Italy, now resides in the U.S.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Out of the privation, the challenge, and the censure of slavery and the unfulfilled promise of post-Reconstruction justice, Black musicians embraced experimentation and innovation, ingenuity and joy, and a multigenerational call and response speaking truth to power that endures to the present day.—
Elizabeth Alexander,
Time,
1 Apr. 2025
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For generations, Italian culture has endured because of the strength of family ties.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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That arrangement lasted for 10 years through the end of the Carter administration.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Apr. 2025
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Grisham’s four RBIs Saturday helped buoy the Yankees, as starting pitcher Marcus Stroman lasted only four innings and gave up four runs.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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