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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
In a significant expansion of the company's advertising business, the company is launching a new initiative that gives businesses with a physical listing the ability to bid for placement next to relevant search results.
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Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Both cities are believed to have multiple groups that could potentially bid on a team.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Many can even bid on live and silent auctions like a VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey autographed All-Star ball, and a Jack Hughes signed Olympic Jersey, to name a few.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Retailers and brands would be able to bid for ad slots against search queries, similar to how advertising works in Google Maps.
—Juby Babu, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who first reported the news, businesses will bid for ad slots for certain search queries, and the highest bidder will appear at the top of the results.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Both cities are believed to have multiple groups that could potentially bid on a team.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Many can even bid on live and silent auctions like a VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey autographed All-Star ball, and a Jack Hughes signed Olympic Jersey, to name a few.
—Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Retailers and brands would be able to bid for ad slots against search queries, similar to how advertising works in Google Maps.
—Juby Babu, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who first reported the news, businesses will bid for ad slots for certain search queries, and the highest bidder will appear at the top of the results.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bade
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According to the text messages, Del Valle allegedly instructed Randazzo to message one of the victims about meeting up at the apartment.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The prosecutor said that Abril, during the 911 call, instructed Patricia MacEgan to order law enforcement officials to back up from their positions and to move aerial drones that were monitoring Abril’s location.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Borges invited Denise and Aaron to Seaside to speak about their experiences with law enforcement.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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As part of this year’s outreach project, attendees are invited to support the church’s mission partner, Care House, by bringing a $10 gift card to Walmart, McDonald’s, or Starbucks.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The military had also been ordered to demolish buildings in some towns close to the border with Israel, Katz added.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Air traffic control had granted the truck permission to cross the runway to a United flight that had reported an odor making flight attendants ill, then seconds later urgently ordered the truck to stop, according to audio from the tower.—
Peter Weber,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who knows more was asked to contact West Traffic Division detectives at (213) 473-0234.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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During the conversation, Kennedy was asked to offer advice to parents.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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An economic opening would be a roundabout way of getting to the end goal, one close Rubio friend told USA TODAY.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Evans could have commanded more money elsewhere, his agent suggested in a statement to ESPN.—
Noah Furtado,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The back line compresses space, the midfield disrupts passing lanes and Ferree has commanded his box with composure beyond his years.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bade. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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