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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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
Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Already frazzled by a couple days in other fire zones, my head was clouded with doubt and, yet, an abiding belief that the old house might have another life.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Billal Rahman
jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Simply put, the social and political issues plaguing cities in California are usually not found in this multicultural community where veterans & public safety officers display special license plates and civic pride is welcomed – a law abiding, nonjudgemental, live & let live culture.
—Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
By anointing himself chairman of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Napoleon-style, Donald Trump revealed a longing to seize one of America’s most romantic and abiding myths: Camelot.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
Already frazzled by a couple days in other fire zones, my head was clouded with doubt and, yet, an abiding belief that the old house might have another life.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
Verb
Critics says the government has not been abiding by due process rights for immigrants.
—Billal Rahman
jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Simply put, the social and political issues plaguing cities in California are usually not found in this multicultural community where veterans & public safety officers display special license plates and civic pride is welcomed – a law abiding, nonjudgemental, live & let live culture.
—Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Wealth Is Built Without Greed The most enduring wealth isn’t built by gaming the system but through discipline, restraint and integrity.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The California native went on to become one of the most enduring figures of the New Hollywood period, with leading roles in classic movies like All the President’s Men, Three Days of the Condor, The Sting, The Great Gatsby and Sydney Pollack’s Out of Africa.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 98% can be modified through lifestyle factors like sleep, meditation, exercise, nutrition, and stress management.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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With fuel costs remaining steady the last few months and less expensive than earlier in 2025, the number of states averaging less than $3 per gallon has increased compared to 2024.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The realities inside nursing homes and assisted living communities are complex, often more so than families realize.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Historically, recent college students have centered their post-grad lives on landing a job in big cities like New York City and Los Angeles that promise a lively lifestyle and often higher starting salaries (although the high cost of living quickly eats into that).—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sophia’s long-standing area of focus is in guiding organizations on how to balance immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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European businesses will be closely watching that meeting, as China is the EU’s second-largest goods partner with trade standing at $732 billion euros in 2024.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Combining wool for softness and rayon for lasting quality, the Haren rug brings serenity to your space—the subtle texture almost reminds us of a zen garden.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Builders of the Internet Era Honorees include major names like Apple, Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, NPR, and Adobe — each recognized for their lasting cultural impact, creative innovation and consistent achievement at the Webbys over the years.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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And that’s just 3% short of #1, the immortal Carrie.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Cavill's film is a new version of the 1986 action-fantasy about an immortal Scottish swordsman's battle against another immortal warrior that starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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But whatever the reason, if users aren’t staying, your trust score is going to take a hit.—
Karan Sharma,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The challenge now is not just falling in love against all odds, but staying together in spite of them.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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The early-career doctor was residing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, at the time of the initial investigation.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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It was founded in 1975, with about 40,000 Israelis currently residing there.—
Jordana Miller,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abiding. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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