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the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden
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Recent Examples of bidding
Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
While desirable homes still sell quickly, frenzied bidding wars have faded.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
So much so that the memoir was recently the subject of a Hollywood bidding war, which Gwyneth Paltrow won.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
This description of a county board doing the bidding of county unions is not an exaggeration.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The streamer has won a bidding war for The Long Now, a thriller created by Chellas about a man racing time to solve his own murder.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Subsequent legal challenges briefly halted a related bidding process in April, but a higher court soon overturned the suspension.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
This performance likely only drove up the bidding war on Knight, though, so even the young players benefitted from cupcake weekend.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Substitutes Aoba Fujino and Vivianne Miedema extended City’s lead in the second half against first-time FA Cup finalist Brighton, which was bidding for its first major trophy.
—ABC News, 31 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
The truth of the matter is that there are very few people bidding at that level.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
As Hacks takes its final bow on HBO Max this week, the cast and creators are bidding a heartfelt farewell to the 5x Golden Globe-winning comedy drama.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 May 2026
The items that got the most attention, however, were bidding on a chance to sing with McDaniels and Menzel.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
But, of course, fans can cross their fingers that the ending will see Emily bidding bienvenue à Paris (again)!
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The Swedish-Canadian actor and her husband, English actor Jack Donnelly, are bidding farewell to California, listing their family home for $3 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
Noun
Getmany claims agencies using its platform can automate up to 85% of their Upwork workflows, while reducing hours spent on bidding and lead qualification.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 29 May 2026
To celebrate Monroe’s 100th birthday on June 1, five photos from the shoot are being auctioned off through proxy bidding until Tuesday morning, when the live auction will occur.
—Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
While desirable homes still sell quickly, frenzied bidding wars have faded.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 29 May 2026
So much so that the memoir was recently the subject of a Hollywood bidding war, which Gwyneth Paltrow won.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
This description of a county board doing the bidding of county unions is not an exaggeration.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
The streamer has won a bidding war for The Long Now, a thriller created by Chellas about a man racing time to solve his own murder.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
Subsequent legal challenges briefly halted a related bidding process in April, but a higher court soon overturned the suspension.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
This performance likely only drove up the bidding war on Knight, though, so even the young players benefitted from cupcake weekend.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
Deschamps, who was bidding to become the second manager to win the World Cup twice — after Italian Vittorio Pozzo in 1934 and 1938 — acted decisively by making a first-half double substitution in which Randal Kolo Muani and Marcus Thuram replaced Ousmane Dembele and Olivier Giroud.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Substitutes Aoba Fujino and Vivianne Miedema extended City’s lead in the second half against first-time FA Cup finalist Brighton, which was bidding for its first major trophy.
—ABC News, 31 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
The truth of the matter is that there are very few people bidding at that level.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026
As Hacks takes its final bow on HBO Max this week, the cast and creators are bidding a heartfelt farewell to the 5x Golden Globe-winning comedy drama.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 May 2026
The items that got the most attention, however, were bidding on a chance to sing with McDaniels and Menzel.
—Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
But, of course, fans can cross their fingers that the ending will see Emily bidding bienvenue à Paris (again)!
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 May 2026
The Swedish-Canadian actor and her husband, English actor Jack Donnelly, are bidding farewell to California, listing their family home for $3 million.
—India Roby, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
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The company is also known for its parts business, which includes motors and charging, and has struck deals with competitors including Eve Air and Archer.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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The 71-watt-hour battery supports fast charging, and Acer rates it for up to 30 hours of video playback (specifically on the P6’s IPS panel configuration).—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Worth ordering something to eat, too?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The survey also found majority support in all parties for government interventions including testing additives for safety before they can be included in food products, banning artificial dyes, requiring warning labels, and ordering companies to reduce the amount of sugar and salt in their foods.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The big brother Big Ten took its turn last week at inviting ridicule, pushing hard on all fronts for the 24-team College Football Playoff that commissioner Tony Petitti has brought to the table like a child with a Whoopee Cushion at a wake.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Red at 28th Multicultural restaurant, bar and hookah lounge Red at 28th is inviting locals to celebrate its new spot in North Charlotte.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Be sure to read all instructions and fill the form out only once.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Both Blue Origin and Space Force officials are instructing the public to report any debris that may wash up on nearby shores.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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Teachers took on a hybrid role, instructing in their classrooms while also accommodating the online learners.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Ahead of the 2024 election, the group drafted a memo asking whomever the incoming president was to mobilize federal agencies and welcoming presidential involvement in events and initiatives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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When writing from dictation, older adults with cognitive impairment had writing patterns that were noticeably slower, more fragmented and less coordinated.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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This Mac-only dictation tool uses OpenAI’s Whisper model to transcribe speech up to 3x faster than typing, with zero latency and full offline processing.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
25 May 2026
Verb
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In order to secure the funds, the family members submitted fake financial instruments and money orders, continuing to do so even after the IRS sent them letters telling them to stop, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Especially telling is the staff’s attention to detail.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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