as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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Recent Examples of unsolicited
While explaining a few of the intricate details of a two-hour practice session at The Citadel, the Charlotte Hornets coach noted how Brandon Miller singled out a particular newcomer and delivered quite a bit of unsolicited praise.
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
This iteration of the open-top Huayra launched in 2019, after Pagani left the Geneva International Motor Show with five unsolicited deposits for a more aggressive version of the Huayra Roadster.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Laing said the city received the unsolicited project details in July.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Police warn seniors to do their research before investing in any digital currency, keep their digital wallet keys private — especially from newfound online love interests, and to be skeptical of social media ads and unsolicited investment offers.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
This iteration of the open-top Huayra launched in 2019, after Pagani left the Geneva International Motor Show with five unsolicited deposits for a more aggressive version of the Huayra Roadster.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025
Laing said the city received the unsolicited project details in July.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Police warn seniors to do their research before investing in any digital currency, keep their digital wallet keys private — especially from newfound online love interests, and to be skeptical of social media ads and unsolicited investment offers.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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His dispute with the veteran’s charity was one of several incidents related to Pulte’s Twitter philanthropy that drew him unwanted attention.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Part of Target’s circular approach is collecting unwanted denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But Dale, an uninvited companion, disrupts his final chapter.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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After weeks of dry skies and dust, rain feels like a blessing … until the uninvited guests show up.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cut off the unnecessary branches — and clean up the tree.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Once inside cells, the nanoparticles break down, releasing lithium in effective doses without exposing the rest of the body to unnecessary risk.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, a bit of unasked for advice to all burgeoning pop music stars whose life could become a jukebox musical: maybe go on tour a little bit less?—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, key questions go unasked and unanswered.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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