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abiding

American  
[uh-bahy-ding] / əˈbaɪ dɪŋ /

adjective

  1. continuing without change; enduring; steadfast.

    an abiding faith.
    Synonyms:
    unshakable, unchanging, unending
abiding British  
/ əˈbaɪdɪŋ /

adjective

  1. permanent; enduring

    an abiding belief
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Other Word Forms

  • abidingly adverb
  • abidingness noun
  • nonabiding adjective
  • nonabidingly adverb
  • nonabidingness noun
  • unabiding adjective
  • unabidingly adverb
  • unabidingness noun

Etymology

Origin of abiding

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; abide + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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Stadium decisions take on outsize influence because pro sports fans have abiding loyalties.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It is unacceptable and illegal for a business to sell or dispose of these vehicles without abiding by the laws that protect servicemembers.”

From Los Angeles Times

That is, living in your home and abiding by your rules, and going to college with your financial help.

From MarketWatch

Yet Kornyev, too, has an abiding faith in their new nation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The commission said the EU is still abiding by the accord and expected the United States to show the same commitment.

From Barron's

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