BIDES Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

bides

verb

present tense third-person singular of bide

as in remains

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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as in stands

chiefly dialect to put up with (something painful or difficult) at my advanced age I simply cannot bide young children

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as in waits

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 bides As the attacker brings the ball forward, Tielemans, from a screening role, bides his time, tempting the attacker forward before jumping in to win the ball. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 July 2026 The Rockies will lean on veteran starters to start 2026, while the club’s hopeful ace-in-waiting bides his time in the bullpen. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026 The Honest Discussion While some intrepid investors may wish to catch this falling knife at its current value, the clever money most likely bides its time. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bides

Verb

This is a long-term problem the agency is working on, but remains unresolved.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Sustained high performance by firms that treat customer value as primary remains the strongest empirical rebuttal.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of remains

Verb

In some ways, with the current composition of the roster, Niko stands as somewhat of a swing player.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Mac Matte Lipstick stands apart from other matte lipsticks by keeping lips comfy and resisting flaking and feathering for up to 10 hours.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of stands

Verb

Most meetings run on the host’s agenda while the client waits to be heard.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
But long waits to enter the stadium — delays that stemmed from operational failures rather than genuine demand — frustrated the same fans who had willingly queued for tickets weeks earlier.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of waits

Verb

Yet, this welcoming space endures challenges like racist harassment and break-ins.

— Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Forced to skip college while his former high school friends MJ and Ned (a lovable Jacob Batalon) attend MIT, this Spider-Man endures the rise-and-grind routine of an anonymous gig worker.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of endures

Verb

And as the influx of billionaires and multi-millionaires to the region continues, the market for luxury homes priced at $30 million and up has exploded, according to a new report from the real estate research firm Analytics Miami.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Levine programming continues to include the Catalyst Fellowship Program for college students and summer camps.

— Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of continues

Verb

Melissa Cohn, regional vice president at William Raveis Mortgage, doesn’t expect mortgage rates to fall while the US war with Iran persists.

— Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
But mostly, the monarch persists because life’s job is to live; because within those thimble-size bodies hides a dynamo of survival that puts our most incredible machines to shame.

— Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026