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
Two Harbors Investment — The mortgage-servicing real estate investment trust surged about 6% after deciding an unsolicited buyout proposal from CrossCountry Mortgage is superior to a prior offer from UWM Holdings .
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Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Never click unsolicited links — some install malware or ransomware on your device.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Dozens of judges have had unsolicited pizzas delivered to their homes, often in Anderl’s name.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Do not click links in unsolicited messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Never click unsolicited links — some install malware or ransomware on your device.
—Jill Schlesinger, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Dozens of judges have had unsolicited pizzas delivered to their homes, often in Anderl’s name.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Do not click links in unsolicited messages.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gloria Endreo, an MSF midwife, said the team saw an average of 10 to 15 women daily, with most of them coming after the initial 72 hours, which are considered a critical period for treating injuries and trauma, avoiding infections and preventing unwanted pregnancies.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not one boater, diver, safety expert or lifeguard asked for this unnecessary threat to our natural resources and waste of tax dollars.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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This was not the first time Karnišovas took an unnecessary risk on a clearly troubled player.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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