: an auction in which sealed bids are submitted beforehand
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There will be a silent auction and bake sale.—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025 The silent auction raised significant sums for the cause.—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 As part of his fundraising efforts, Ortiz is holding a silent auction loaded with priceless items that will be live until Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 p.m. ET.—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Nov. 2025 There are door prizes, raffles, silent auctions and gifts and jewelry for holiday shopping.—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for silent auction
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