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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
Beyond having embarrassingly little to show and failing to abide by its own deadlines, the company has walked back one of its biggest claims, a clear attempt to distinguish itself from its competitors.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 7 Jan. 2026
The village also mandates that all village employees must now abide by the TRUST Act, not only police officers — as the state law requires.
—Alan Kozeluh, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Private schools must abide by the same fire and building codes as public schools, so why not educational standards?
—Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
In a series of photos shared by DeuxMoi, Swift can be seen speaking with rockstar Stevie Nicks while dressed in a shimmering golden dress that only abides by some of her usual requirements.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2026
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Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.—
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While challenges remain for buyers and sellers, housing experts say the market is beginning to stabilize.—
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The owl has lived there since 2008, after an eye injury led him to be rescued by Stone Nature Center in Topeka.—
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Public records show that the majority of council members live primarily in West Hialeah.—
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The shed can tolerate up to 6 inches of snow, prevents rainwater from pooling, and has engineered air vents that ensure optimal ventilation inside.—
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For families This is the rare wilderness lodge where kids aren't just tolerated—they're given the kind of freedom that barely exists anymore.—
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As new products and innovations hit the market and her solo travels continue, she's curated quite the arsenal of safety devices and accessories.—
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Tensions mount in Minneapolis Hundreds of people took to the streets of Minneapolis to protest within hours of Good’s death and demonstrations have continued to swell in the ensuing days.—
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The best beanies for women are quintessential cold-weather hats that strike a delicate balance between staying warm and looking polished, even when the weather is anything but fashion-friendly.—
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Kenady Barrett had 14 points and eight assists for Poyen (15-0, 5-0 2A-8), which stayed unbeaten.—
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Or the more than 70 endangered and threatened species that reside within the watershed.—
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Structure information summary Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are highly resistant to earthquake shaking, though some vulnerable structures exist.—
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Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon who becomes a war hero after enduring some time in captivity in a Japanese Prisoner of War camp.—
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Long before Maduro’s capture, severe blackouts were sidelining life in Cuba, where people endured long lines at gas stations and supermarkets amid the island nation’s worst economic crisis in decades.—
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Act fast to shop Amazon’s current hottest deals because prices aren’t guaranteed to last through the month.—
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Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.—
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“Abide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abide. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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