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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
Mission Bay High School bid farewell to the Class of 2026 during its May 28 graduation ceremony.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Italian was also bidding for the career Grand Slam, having won the other three major titles in his career.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Instead of choosing one, Haze turned the process into an impromptu auction, asking buyers to bid against each other in $100,000 increments.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Ride on track, bid on cars at Velocity Attendees will have a number of activities and interactive experiences to enjoy throughout the weekend.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
The truth of the matter is that there are very few people bidding at that level.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
After a month of end-of-life care, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance bid farewell to its beloved black rhino, Rudy.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Austria spoiled Devin Cooley’s shutout bid late in the second, but the Americans held on comfortably enough to keep their title defense alive.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Three days later, Christantus Uche left Getafe to join Crystal Palace, but not before taking to Instagram to bid an emotional farewell.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The Italian was also bidding for the career Grand Slam, having won the other three major titles in his career.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Instead of choosing one, Haze turned the process into an impromptu auction, asking buyers to bid against each other in $100,000 increments.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Ride on track, bid on cars at Velocity Attendees will have a number of activities and interactive experiences to enjoy throughout the weekend.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
The truth of the matter is that there are very few people bidding at that level.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
After a month of end-of-life care, the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance bid farewell to its beloved black rhino, Rudy.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Austria spoiled Devin Cooley’s shutout bid late in the second, but the Americans held on comfortably enough to keep their title defense alive.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Three days later, Christantus Uche left Getafe to join Crystal Palace, but not before taking to Instagram to bid an emotional farewell.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bade
Verb
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Anthropic’s red team caught early versions escaping their sandbox, gaining internet access and emailing researchers without being instructed to do any of it.—
Shreyans Mehta,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Armed guards were placed outside the compound, and children were instructed to remove water pistols and miniature guns from their Lego sets, in case the feds argued that weapons were encouraged on the compound.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Sometimes they are flattered, invited inside, and quietly stripped of their sharp edges.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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When one folded, Lipoff recommended Santafé be invited to join.—
PJ Green
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
Verb
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The judge in the Eastern District of Virginia had only ordered the department to temporarily freeze the fund, and barred it from making any payments while the judge considered legal arguments in a lawsuit brought against the fund.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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An immigration judge ordered his removal in 2020.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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When asked about her challenging Qualls in a primary, her campaign declined to comment Saturday.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Those with information are asked to contact the department’s homicide unit at 510-981-5741.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But, truth be told, none get high marks across the board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The newsmagazine generated between $67 million and $69 million in advertising revenue in both 2024 and 2025 according to data from iSpot, and commanded the 11th biggest haul of ad dollars of any show on CBS last year.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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That reflects both the enormous valuations that software startups commanded during the 2021 venture boom and the degree to which generative AI has destabilized assumptions underpinning the sector.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Bade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bade. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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