NYT Dictionary

ABIDING

/əˈbaɪ.dɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerbNouna-BID-inga-bid-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Continuing or persisting in the same state: lasting, enduring; steadfast.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Present participle or participial adjective from abide (verb) + -ing; or, from Middle English participle form of abiden, abyden (“to abide”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

diuturnalprolongedbideabidestaydigestendurestomachbearstand

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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