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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
Baltimore will begin 24-hour parking enforcement on March 10 as the city seeks to reduce traffic congestion and encourage residents to abide by parking rules, the Department of Transportation said in a news release Wednesday.
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
Participants also agree to abide by all Sheriff’s Office rules and policies.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
How can Ukraine be assured that Russian President Vladimir Putin would abide by any ceasefire deal – and not resume fighting in a year or two, Zelensky asks.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
But once there, an overly law – abiding British policewoman drags him deep down into the mysterious disappearance of a foreign billionaire, and the most complicated case of murders in his entire career.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
Participants also agree to abide by all Sheriff’s Office rules and policies.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
How can Ukraine be assured that Russian President Vladimir Putin would abide by any ceasefire deal – and not resume fighting in a year or two, Zelensky asks.
—Tim Lister, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
But once there, an overly law – abiding British policewoman drags him deep down into the mysterious disappearance of a foreign billionaire, and the most complicated case of murders in his entire career.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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Just Ice Tea bottle while the price of a 16-ounce Tropicana orange juice with 220 calories (44 grams of sugar) would remain unchanged.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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No arrests have been made in Biggie's murder, authorities are still searching for his killers today and the rapper's death remains one of the most infamous unsolved murders in music history.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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While cases of benefit fraud have occurred, fewer than 1 percent were reported in July 2024 by the SSA inspector general, and the majority of payments were made to living people.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though Fuerst says technological advancements have undoubtedly made the world better in a multitude of ways, living our lives online and on a single device is not one of them.—
Nicolas Vega,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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The plants will tolerate some dappled shade in areas with high temperatures.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Tapped to become the replacement for Steve Rogers, Walker gets his hands on super soldier serum and doesn't exactly tolerate it as well as his predecessor.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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Bears land Falcons center Drew Dalman March 10: The Bears agreed to terms on a three-year, $42 million deal with Dalman as the team continued its overhaul of the offensive line, per sources.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The new season continues premieres April 22 exclusively on Disney+ (after which the first season will be pulled from Hulu).—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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While testing out the new controls is a good start, parents should also stay vigilant and communicate openly with their kids about online safety.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
11 Mar. 2025
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But for the ones that stayed, Lu says their friendships are more substantial.—
Keydra Manns,
Essence,
11 Mar. 2025
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Still, the administration should prevail for the reasons best articulated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio: An alien privileged to reside in the United States, even a green-card holder, should not be able to engage in activities that would form a legal basis to ...—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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While Wedding is believed to reside in Mexico, investigators have not ruled out his presence in other areas, including the U.S. and Canada.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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His journey—from a humble garage startup to being ousted from Apple, only to return and transform it into one of the most valuable companies in history—is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Anna Faris is finding gratitude after enduring hardship.—
Dory Jackson,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The teenager’s strong Burnley accent meant his rendition made a lasting impression.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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These initial gains have lasting impacts, as children from Head Start are statistically 4-12% more likely to move on to higher education.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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