bide

verb

ˈbīd How to pronounce bide (audio)
Definition of bidenext
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 Similarly, Olen Zellweger and Ian Moore were biding their time. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 11 May 2026 Powerful unions bided their time and key endorsers, like Newsom and Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, stayed on the sidelines. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026 But for anyone who bided their time, Rituals of Shame indicates a natural snap back to form, anchored in tight, often ingeniously spare arrangements cascading beneath Walker’s accented howl. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026 Meanwhile, Richardson said that since resigning as Oregon State’s GM last fall, Bjornstad has remained unemployed, biding his time developing an app for college athletic departments. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bide
  1. remain
  2. stand
  3. wait
  4. continue
  5. endure
  6. stay
  7. last
  8. tolerate
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  • Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • There’s enough cash on hand for Rhaenyra to administer the Seven Kingdoms for a fortnight, and no one remaining from the old regime — not Alicent, not Orwyle — knows where Lannister hid the rest of the ingots.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Definition of remain
Verb
  • And as things stand, San Francisco’s bullpen could desperately use someone like the submariner.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Proponents argue recordings would solve a long-standing crisis that leaves many proceedings with no verbatim record.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of stand
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  • Those who don't see their scores by Monday may have to wait a little longer, as exams taken later in the testing period may take longer to process, according to the College Board's FAQ.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • If the shrub was diseased or large roots remain in the soil, waiting at least six months to a year is recommended.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of wait
Verb
  • There is not one condition in which continuing with regular physical activity and exercise is not recommended.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of continue
Verb
  • Led by husband-and-wife team Austin and Olivia Kelleher, each headcover is made in the Hudson Valley and embodies sustainability, artistry, and the enduring spirit of the game.
    — RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
  • The teaser opens with a young Jean Valjean enduring the brutal years of his imprisonment before fast-forwarding to his new life and the inevitable pursuit by Inspector Javert, played by Tahar Rahim.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
Definition of endure
Verb
  • The bike folds down compactly, and the wheels handily stay locked together thanks to a little hook.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 July 2026
  • Matthew Doane, a Sacramento resident, also stayed until the finish.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of stay
Verb
  • Cleveland manager Terry Francona challenged the original safe call at second and got the play overturned after a replay delay that lasted 1 minute, 29 seconds.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • With crushed Fritos, bell peppers, corn, jalapeños, and more, this is a dish that won't last long on the appetizer spread.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of last
Verb
  • Beyond that, a truce means whatever the negotiators will tolerate as long as none backs out of talks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Today’s challenge is building genuine relationships, creating strong global teams, and leveraging diversity rather than merely tolerating it.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
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