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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
All members will abide by the city traffic ordinances and state motor vehicle laws and regulations, unless operating Code One.
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
But if Republicans abide by the agreement and decline to support the resolution on the floor due to the vote-pairing compromise, the deal resolves the proxy voting impasse among Republicans.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
And by the exact same logic, someone who’s proven chronically unwilling or unable to abide by the rules of the road shouldn’t be allowed to get behind the wheel of a car — which is a deadly weapon when driven irresponsibly.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Subsequently, presidents tended to abide by the two-term tradition.
—Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
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Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
But if Republicans abide by the agreement and decline to support the resolution on the floor due to the vote-pairing compromise, the deal resolves the proxy voting impasse among Republicans.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
And by the exact same logic, someone who’s proven chronically unwilling or unable to abide by the rules of the road shouldn’t be allowed to get behind the wheel of a car — which is a deadly weapon when driven irresponsibly.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2025
Subsequently, presidents tended to abide by the two-term tradition.
—Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abide
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He is charged with two counts of malicious damage or destruction of property by fire or explosives and will remain in custody pending a detention hearing.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Then there’s the question of what the crushing water pressure at that depth would have on any bodies that remained on the wreck of the Titanic.—
Greg Daugherty,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a new Instagram post shared Tuesday, April 8, Haack detailed her experience of living with an anxious attachment style.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Moses lived above his family’s kosher bakery in the Bronx.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite their native habitat in moist woods and along stream banks, plants tolerate dry soil and drought.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Libra Daily Horoscope Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Sick and tired of tolerating it?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Geopolitical Ticking Clock The ongoing U.S.-China dispute, Beijing’s approval delays, and national security concerns continue to cloud any hopes for a straightforward resolution pathway.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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What’s next: The Royals continue their three-game series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
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This underwear is lightweight and discreet, and stays fresh all day.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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Shevchenko stayed at 135 for her next four fights, going 2-2.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The person must meet the qualifications of office, including residing in District 4.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pennsylvania man also accused of targeting Trump In Pennsylvania, a man who resides in the same town where a would-be assassin fired gunshots at Trump was charged with making threats on YouTube to murder the president and other officials.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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In response to mounting international pressure, Maduro’s administration has sought to project confidence, insisting that Venezuela can endure the latest wave of U.S. economic measures.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some, including President Donald Trump, have refused to rule out a recession occurring in 2025, while arguing that the country will have to endure short-term difficulties before seeing the benefits of the tariffs.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Whether through design, real estate, or social initiatives, Yemane’s businesses are all about impact, helping people build wealth, communities, and lasting relationships.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Great Migration brought many Black American artists and thinkers to New York City, famously spurring the Harlem Renaissance, which lasted from the end of World War I through the 1920s.—
Johanna K. Taylor,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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