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

Each came with an abiding and intense local appreciation of the moment, a prevailing desire to connect with and please visitors and passion to demonstrate what each place is about. — Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026 As buttoned-up and as rule-abiding as Nicky is, Morgan is reckless. — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for abiding

Recent Examples of Synonyms for abiding

Adjective

Amazingly, The Honeymooners, one of the most enduring and beloved classics of TV’s golden era, won just a single Emmy during its run in the mid-1950s.

— Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
The joy found in the game fosters enduring relationships outside of it.

— Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

Beyond the upcoming Rose Bowl set, the remaining four members will navigate the initial promotional rollout for Wild on their own.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
With so many staffers leaving and not being replaced, the remaining providers have often been stretched remarkably thin.

— Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of remaining

Verb

However, when the invite couple living upstairs from them — Hawk (Norton) and Piña (Cruz) — to dinner, the night takes a stranger turn with enigmatic couple than Joe and Angela expected.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
California’s notorious cost of living Hilton has promised to deliver $3 gas, slash utility bills by half and make Californians’ first $150,000 in earnings tax-free (an increase from his earlier proposal of $100,000).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of living

Verb

So many artists have stayed in the city after attending school there, creating a community with deep, long-standing relationships and an unusually collaborative spirit.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Successive administrations have kept tens of thousands of personnel in the region, believing that a standing force would protect the free flow of energy, support Israel, combat terrorist groups, and deter Iran.

— Michael Fuchs, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

Beginning Friday, and lasting into next weekend and beyond, a pattern change will set in, bringing a September feel to the Northeast that will feature much lower humidity levels, and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.

— Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Verlander spent just one season with the Giants in 2025 but left a lasting impact on Webb.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Turritopsis dohrnii, commonly called the immortal jellyfish, has an ability that no amount of venture capital has managed to replicate.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of immortal

Verb

Preferred muni bond sectors at BlackRock Haskell's team is staying neutral on duration but continues to like parts of the long-end of the muni bond curve, including those in the 20- to 22-year range.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
Nagarrete encouraged those who want to spend time outdoors over the weekend to take precautions due to the heat, including staying hydrated and drinking electrolytes, wearing sunscreen and other sun protection and limiting time spent outdoors.

— Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of staying

Verb

These proposals collectively represent one of the clearest acknowledgements by Congress that Americans abroad face numerous unique tax challenges that taxpayers residing in the United States simply do not encounter.

— Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
This would be consistent with the idea that this volcano is fueled by stably residing mantle melts as opposed to transient magmas generated by subduction or hotspots.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

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