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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 bidding
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Coming on top of a competitive bidding war, Netflix has picked up Somewhere Out There, a sci-fi spec script written by Max Taxe.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The streamer picked up the spec script written by Max Taxe in a bidding war.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 May 2026
When the Post reported on the listing, bidding had already reached $25,000.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
This usually means pushing up the purchase price of the home, with offers in a bidding war going above the asking price.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Nevertheless, the lawsuit said Bayfront Park Management Trust lacked a proper accounting system and didn’t have requirements for expenses to be supported by a contract or invoice policy, nor a policy or procedure to ensure vendors were selected through a competitive bidding process.
—Tess Riski
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
After losing out to Pfizer on the $10 billion bidding war for weight-loss drug startup Metsera, Novo Nordisk’s CFO says the company is hunting for even bigger deals.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Compelling evidence shows decentralized systems of market-like bidding generate more accurate predictions than traditional forecasting techniques of surveys or focus groups.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Finally, the comedian offered a physical from Wyle to each of the two women bidding against each other, bringing the total amount to $36,000.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 May 2026
The program alternated between stand-up sets — from comics including John Mulaney, Bill Burr, Leanne Morgan, Ron Funches, Nikki Glaser, Matt Rife and Ali Wong — and bidding on some very exclusive items, all in the name of supporting people with autism and their families.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
In terms of the play-offs, Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County are all bidding for the spot still up for grabs.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The website included a statement bidding farewell to customers.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Publishers will keep bidding, for the sole purpose of staying in the game.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Arguably the most significant moment was bidding farewell to Melanie Scrofano’s Marie Batel, Pike’s (Anson Mount) love interest.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Barcelona is bidding to reach it for the sixth straight year.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
There are now more homes for sale and fewer bidding wars.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Coming on top of a competitive bidding war, Netflix has picked up Somewhere Out There, a sci-fi spec script written by Max Taxe.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
The streamer picked up the spec script written by Max Taxe in a bidding war.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 May 2026
When the Post reported on the listing, bidding had already reached $25,000.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
This usually means pushing up the purchase price of the home, with offers in a bidding war going above the asking price.
—Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
Nevertheless, the lawsuit said Bayfront Park Management Trust lacked a proper accounting system and didn’t have requirements for expenses to be supported by a contract or invoice policy, nor a policy or procedure to ensure vendors were selected through a competitive bidding process.
—Tess Riski
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
After losing out to Pfizer on the $10 billion bidding war for weight-loss drug startup Metsera, Novo Nordisk’s CFO says the company is hunting for even bigger deals.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 7 May 2026
Compelling evidence shows decentralized systems of market-like bidding generate more accurate predictions than traditional forecasting techniques of surveys or focus groups.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
Construction companies advance millions bidding on large-scale projects, and these companies — and their lenders — need to know they will be paid back without delay.
—Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Finally, the comedian offered a physical from Wyle to each of the two women bidding against each other, bringing the total amount to $36,000.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 May 2026
The program alternated between stand-up sets — from comics including John Mulaney, Bill Burr, Leanne Morgan, Ron Funches, Nikki Glaser, Matt Rife and Ali Wong — and bidding on some very exclusive items, all in the name of supporting people with autism and their families.
—Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026
In terms of the play-offs, Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County are all bidding for the spot still up for grabs.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The website included a statement bidding farewell to customers.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Publishers will keep bidding, for the sole purpose of staying in the game.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Arguably the most significant moment was bidding farewell to Melanie Scrofano’s Marie Batel, Pike’s (Anson Mount) love interest.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Barcelona is bidding to reach it for the sixth straight year.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
Noun
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In conventional batteries, fast-charging generates excess heat that accelerates wear; the semi-solid-state chemistry, the company says, handles it more gracefully.—
Omar Kardoudi
May 08,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office filed the formal charging document against Peters, 20, on April 29.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Unlike dining out or ordering takeout, the etiquette around tipping for flower delivery isn’t always clear-cut.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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The company's owner offered help, ordering staff to ship replacements from ES Windows' manufacturing complex in Barranquilla, Colombia.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Eleven, to be precise, inviting a select group of family and friends to be part of their secret wedding ceremony that would take place the night before their engagement celebration.—
Kristy Alpert,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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The siblings were separated and fearful about their future in music, something Venegas didn’t know before inviting Yahritza to sing on the track.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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But this year, candidates received a yellow notice instructing them to only file their disclosures online with the state, and not with any other entity, leading seven candidates, including the four now running independently, to incorrectly file their financial documents.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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According to a live feed from The New York Times, within minutes of the third day starting, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had to reproach Musk, instructing him to stop being sarcastic and evasive.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This is the kind of invention that is going to become increasingly important in an economy that is asking more of the physical world.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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There’s something deeply American about the constant push between frustration and hope, between asking what the hell is going on and still believing there's something worth fighting for.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The whole thing was like being seized by some kind of creative, semi-demonic power and taking dictation.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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This week’s cold open brought back James Austin Johnson’s impression of President Trump, this time in a series of phone calls after a brief social media dictation to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (Ashley Padilla).—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like Flores and Natal, Kaik found that the company, York Service & Towing, would only take cash, telling her that sometimes, people would pay with a credit card then cancel the card before payment went through.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shortly after telling her to contact security, Alvarez arrived upstairs.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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