ABIDING Synonyms: 196 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈbī-diŋ

Definition of abiding

as in enduring

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish I have an abiding interest in animal welfare—it's not just a phase I'm going through

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abiding

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verb

present participle of abide

as in remaining

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 living

to have a home the charming fantasy that fairies abide in the cup-shaped flowers dotting the woodland floor

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as in standing

to put up with (something painful or difficult) cannot abide being in huge crowds

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as in lasting

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 abiding

Adjective

And civilians on both sides, despite a deep and abiding mistrust between the Catholic and Protestant communities, had also had enough. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2025 This year’s Wimbledon, however, reawakened me to the abiding, fundamental connection between writers and tennis players. — Thomas Swick september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025

Verb

What ultimately did was rewarding the law-abiding ones with fewer red lights. — Jeff McMurray, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Opportunities must be offered to all – the pursuit of happiness – must not be denied to law abiding Americans. — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abiding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abiding

Adjective

Their interpretations of the witch archetype keep the classic Halloween costume relevant and enduring.

— Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
There are few celebrity beauty signatures quite as enduring as Ariana Grande’s sky-high ponytail.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

The American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative group of state legislators and private-sector members, cast it as part of a growing bipartisan movement and urged the remaining states to follow.

— Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Capital One management said that headwind would roughly offset the remaining Discover synergies.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

But the movement has widened to include workers demanding relief from rising living costs, making the government’s task broader than resolving a dispute over university admissions.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
The first vote tallies came in from Brazilians living overseas, where Lula won a decisive victory in Germany, and Bolsonaro won an overwhelming victory in Japan.

— David Unsworth , Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of living

Verb

Dozens of armored cops were still standing guard, shields raised, after a night when 500 people were taken into custody in the French capital alone.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
Other classes transition between sitting and standing while holding onto the back for a little extra help with balance, or doing poses like downward dog with hands on the seat instead of reaching to the floor.

— Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

Eisenkot urged him to do so, arguing that military force without a diplomatic strategy could not deliver a lasting victory.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
Rasmussen gave up three runs in 3 2/3 innings, his shortest start since lasting just 2 1/3 innings in a 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees on July 9.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

Senna holds an immortal presence in modern Formula 1 for the manner of his racing—ferocious, endowed with grace—and for his untimely death.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
This all-loving creator is ever present, completely good, and the intelligent source of immortal truth and unending love.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026