1
as in to remain
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 to stand
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 to wait
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 bide
There are certain books that bide their time, like plants, waiting decades to flower.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
At the time, there was a chance that he would be taken back in by his owners, so Crawford had to bide her time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Young anxiously bided his time and learned the 49ers’ system behind Montana before flourishing as an MVP and Hall of Fame player.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Planting outside in a prepared seedbed in the fall accomplishes this naturally, as the seeds will bide their time through the winter cold and germinate in spring.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
At the time, there was a chance that he would be taken back in by his owners, so Crawford had to bide her time.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Young anxiously bided his time and learned the 49ers’ system behind Montana before flourishing as an MVP and Hall of Fame player.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Planting outside in a prepared seedbed in the fall accomplishes this naturally, as the seeds will bide their time through the winter cold and germinate in spring.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
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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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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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Johnson stands to gain politically from standing up to a president who is deeply unpopular in liberal Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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But as things currently stand with the iconic Marvel villain and apparently complicated rights issues, D’Onofrio (nor anyone else) cannot play Kingpin in a feature film.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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As trade negotiations unfold, many companies are waiting before altering any production plans.—
Dylan Butts,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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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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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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The launch pad endured a lightning strike on April 27, but SpaceX said the rocket was healthy for the attempt.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 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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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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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
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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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“Bide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bide. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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