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
Meanwhile, the bureau continues to issue fresh warnings over the latest attacks, where not engaging means do not click on a malicious QR code printed on an unsolicited package which is sent to your home address.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The unsolicited bid was sent to Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Tuesday morning, a Perplexity spokesperson said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Weil was used to fielding unsolicited emails and videos from hopeful young players trying to get their foot in the door.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2025
Now a mother herself, Anna navigates raising her free-spirited teenage daughter Harper (played by Julia Butters), finding a new romance with fellow single parent Eric (played by Manny Jacinto) and the ongoing (and sometimes unsolicited) advice from her mom Tess (Curtis).
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The unsolicited bid was sent to Alphabet Inc.’s Google on Tuesday morning, a Perplexity spokesperson said.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2025
Weil was used to fielding unsolicited emails and videos from hopeful young players trying to get their foot in the door.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 10 Aug. 2025
Now a mother herself, Anna navigates raising her free-spirited teenage daughter Harper (played by Julia Butters), finding a new romance with fellow single parent Eric (played by Manny Jacinto) and the ongoing (and sometimes unsolicited) advice from her mom Tess (Curtis).
—Jeff Conway, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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The inspection service recommends that unwanted packages be returned to the sender, if a return address is available.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The club has spent the summer attempting to move on five unwanted players from the first-team squad.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Perfect conditions for all those uninvited volunteers.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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What exactly is provided to those uninvited lenders?—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Restructuring your team to bring him in now could cause unnecessary hits or weaken your squad balance.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Delete unnecessary apps from your phone - Most apps collect personal details such as your name, email and location, which could be hacked.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 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 28 Aug. 2025.
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