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or bid
also bade
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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 bidden
Farizan's final broadcast concluded with the cast and crew coming together to bid her an emotional farewell.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Wilson and Farmiga told the New York Times in a recent interview that their performances in the film bid proper adieu to their characters.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The seventh grader prepared to guide Oden up onto a stage so dozens could bid on buying it for meat.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
More than 200 guests from the arts and culture, media, entertainment, and fashion communities will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences from Kering’s Houses.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
EBay is hosting a series of livestreams for people to bid in real time on Wednesday and Thursday alongside the vintage luxury seller and an exclusive drop from streetwear brand Staple’s founder, Jeff Staples.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
During the following two days of the auction, attendees can bid online via phone call or as an absentee (bid ahead of time online).
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Anyone can sign up to bid or simply to watch Prop Store’s live auctions, which take place at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
He was defeated in his reelection bid by John Hickenlooper.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Wilson and Farmiga told the New York Times in a recent interview that their performances in the film bid proper adieu to their characters.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The seventh grader prepared to guide Oden up onto a stage so dozens could bid on buying it for meat.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
More than 200 guests from the arts and culture, media, entertainment, and fashion communities will have the opportunity to bid on exclusive items and experiences from Kering’s Houses.
—Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
EBay is hosting a series of livestreams for people to bid in real time on Wednesday and Thursday alongside the vintage luxury seller and an exclusive drop from streetwear brand Staple’s founder, Jeff Staples.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
During the following two days of the auction, attendees can bid online via phone call or as an absentee (bid ahead of time online).
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Anyone can sign up to bid or simply to watch Prop Store’s live auctions, which take place at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
He was defeated in his reelection bid by John Hickenlooper.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidden
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While Fonseca frames the uprising as a type of emergent phenomenon in his post and a YouTube video, examination of the source code by AI researcher Simon Willison shows that Fonseca specifically instructed the villagers to behave this way and even escalate the unrest over time.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Allen instructed responding deputies to meet at a rally point before responding to the shooting call, Tony said.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At the Reynolds Family Winery on September 27, 2025, guests are invited to an evening of exceptional wines, warm hospitality, and a few unforgettable harvest traditions.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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While the couple hasn't confirmed the date of their wedding, the date is seemingly set, as Ed Sheeran and Paris Hilton have revealed that they've already been invited to the big day.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The president has ordered flags lowered to half-staff until Sunday night to honor Kirk.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The flag has been ordered to half-staff following major tragedies, such as the September 11 Attacks and the 2012 Newtown school shooting.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Bidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidden. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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