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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden
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Recent Examples of bade
When Sony and Apollo were bidding for Paramount in early 2024, their plan was to sell the Paramount property, but there is no indication that Paramount would part with its namesake lot.
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Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Not bidding for the World Cup has proved to be an expensive mistake for Chicago, the full scale of which only now is becoming clear.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
To bid farewell to the season, this rustic and elegant après-ski dinner party is the perfect way to gather your friends for a cozy end-of-winter celebration.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Ban companies involved in the building’s recent assessment, estimated at more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization, from bidding on future contracts related to the project.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
That could add upward pressure to Europe's Title Transfer Facility if buyers bid higher to retain shipments.
—Lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao,victor Loh, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is building its first European plant in Hungary, and is bidding to buy a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Raiders and Chargers are expected to bid heavily for the 25-year-old.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The day includes a delicious gourmet luncheon provided by White House Catering, vying for one of the $20 grab bags available that day and chances to bid on memorable experiences during the live auction.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Not bidding for the World Cup has proved to be an expensive mistake for Chicago, the full scale of which only now is becoming clear.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
To bid farewell to the season, this rustic and elegant après-ski dinner party is the perfect way to gather your friends for a cozy end-of-winter celebration.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
Ban companies involved in the building’s recent assessment, estimated at more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization, from bidding on future contracts related to the project.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
That could add upward pressure to Europe's Title Transfer Facility if buyers bid higher to retain shipments.
—Lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao,victor Loh, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
The company is building its first European plant in Hungary, and is bidding to buy a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Raiders and Chargers are expected to bid heavily for the 25-year-old.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bade
Verb
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Agency staff were instructed not to communicate with anyone outside the agency.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to the Cypriot news outlet in-cyprus, an alert sounded Thursday and residents were instructed to remain in place until further official notification, and to move away from windows and take shelter behind or underneath sturdy furniture.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the Big 12 Conference invited reporters to the T-Mobile Center earlier this week, the league showed off a bunch of fun looks for its new LED video floor.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Only 40 guests were invited to the wedding, including John’s cousin Anthony Radziwill (who served as his best man); John’s sister, Caroline Kennedy (Carolyn’s matron of honour), and her husband, Edwin Schlossberg; and their kids, Jack (the ring bearer), Rose and Tatiana (both flower girls).—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Residents of Beirut's southern suburb, widely known as Dahiyeh, were ordered to evacuate before Israel launched strikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Drozd ordered Lauer, who lives in Lafayette and has been out of custody on his own recognizance since his indictment in 2023, to turn himself in to federal authorities no later than noon on May 5.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Place, a foreman and driver for Camelback Moving, asked the guard what was happening.—
Sydney Page The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Questions about the weather’s impact on philological practice, Most thought, could be asked of ancient Greece as well.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Devin Lloyd, the Jacksonville Jaguars inside linebacker who spent 2025 compiling one of the most impressive stat-lines in the NFL, agreed to a 3-year, $45 million deal, a league source told The Observer.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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On Monday morning, Brandon Bailey, who flew into LAX from Texas, told The Times that the potential increase will leave a hole in his travel budget.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Allen was the highest priority in the summer of 2025, followed by Bonitto; Roach is a high-quality reserve who ultimately signed for less than half of what Franklin-Myers commanded in free agency.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Outhouse, a four-star recruit, commanded more than 40 offers.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Bade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bade. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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