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 biding
Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Gunn could be biding his time and Ritchson may become Batman when all is said and done.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Manfred concedes nothing will happen until the two teams currently biding their time in minor-league parks find new homes.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
So Xi is biding his time, leveraging his country’s resources and export dominance.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
He’s been holding out for Joan all the while, biding his time as a bartender at Elysium’s version of Grand Central.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
In her autobiography, Gibson wrote about biding her time rather than choosing to agitate.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Gunn could be biding his time and Ritchson may become Batman when all is said and done.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Manfred concedes nothing will happen until the two teams currently biding their time in minor-league parks find new homes.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
So Xi is biding his time, leveraging his country’s resources and export dominance.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for biding
Verb
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Becca Crandall and Bentley Rosser of Beck Cleaning and Organization recommend wiping down the inside and outside of your trash cans with disinfectant wipes to remove any remaining food particles.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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The fragile island is one of the last remaining ecological treasures on the planet to be flipped into a resource frontier.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Stone Earle’s return to Abilene At no point in this voyage did Earle contemplate quitting, retiring or accept standing on the sidelines.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Advocates for the bill say the move is a huge step in addressing the long-standing stigma—and lack of support—for the mental health of pilots.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The attackers opened fire at people waiting at a bus depot, police said, before boarding a bus to continue the attack.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
8 Sep. 2025
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The kids with the balls spent all that time hunkered down on the stairs, laying low and waiting to be allowed back to their seats.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But his contribution to the development and dissemination of zydeco has not been comprehensively recognized outside of the folklorists, musicologists and dancers who have always had an abiding appreciation of Chenier as ancestor, artist and ambassador.—
Alicia Ault,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
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Our sole abiding interest is delivering low-cost energy to our customers as quickly as possible.—
John Ketchum,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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There's no point in continuing to fight anymore.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even as the macroenvironment signals uncertainty, Materazzo said the company is focused on continuing to deliver on its legacy and invest in its brand.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shumard oaks are fast growing and incredibly adaptable, tolerating drought, wind, and urban conditions including pollution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trump has said that those duties are to hold those nations accountable for tolerating the flow of the deadly drug fentanyl into the United States.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our new stadium and mixed-use district will generate lasting benefits for residents, workers, families, and fans in Arlington Heights, Cook County, and the State of Illinois.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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To create lasting value, Tumi has built a sophisticated, tiered content architecture rooted in cohesive storytelling.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But sales have since slowed, and the automaker stopped accepting orders from dealers and customers this July.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Gaga started the night by accepting the award for artist of the year.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Biding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biding. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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