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or bid
also bade
1
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
The Panthers also bid farewell to running back Rico Dowdle, who reportedly is headed to the Pittsburgh Steelers after his 1,000-plus rushing-yard season with the Panthers.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Among those is a law that requires state architectural contracts to be competitively bid.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The safety net project is in the design phase, the sewer replacement is in the pre-design stage, the HVAC project is nearly complete and the ADA projects including pedestrian ramps, handrails, parking and signs are scheduled to be bid in March with bids due in April.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Family and friends lined up to bid farewell to the trio, who were killed earlier in the day, in what was described by local officials and residents as a coordinated and sustained assault, and by the Israeli military as unacceptable.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Vegas spoiled Gustavsson’s shutout bid early in the third with a Pavel Dorofeyev goal on their first power play of the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 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
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
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
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Among those is a law that requires state architectural contracts to be competitively bid.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
The safety net project is in the design phase, the sewer replacement is in the pre-design stage, the HVAC project is nearly complete and the ADA projects including pedestrian ramps, handrails, parking and signs are scheduled to be bid in March with bids due in April.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Family and friends lined up to bid farewell to the trio, who were killed earlier in the day, in what was described by local officials and residents as a coordinated and sustained assault, and by the Israeli military as unacceptable.
—Fadwa Hodali, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Vegas spoiled Gustavsson’s shutout bid early in the third with a Pavel Dorofeyev goal on their first power play of the game.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 7 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidden
Verb
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During the practice, people are instructed to either rest in the coffin in total silence or listen to soft music.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other posts instructed taxpayers to modify wage or withholding numbers inside consumer tax software to inflate refund amounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To develop more educational opportunities at the site, Nogelmeier said that the city invited more than 80 tribes, including the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, to be a part of the work.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Coincidentally, his brother was planning on moving out and invited my boyfriend to live with him.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Justin Ward, 34, of Lombard, was ordered held pending trial at a Saturday hearing.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The judge ordered her to have a C-section, and doctors wheeled her into surgery.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Bidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidden. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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