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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
CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
As part of the next step in the process, DEEP directed the the state’s two electric utilities, Eversource and United Illuminating, to finalize power-purchase agreements with the project developers at the cost determined through the bidding process.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2016, another staircase segment sold for $612,000, driven in part by aggressive bidding from a new collector.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Netflix withdrew from the bidding, leaving Paramount to claim the prize.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Homes are staying on the market longer, and bidding wars have eased, with just 14% of homes selling above asking price.
—Jessica Lautz, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The joint partnership with Cook County, which has jurisdiction over sections of Oakton Street, will allow the village to take more of a back seat in the overall project design, bidding and construction efforts, but at the same time shoulder a smaller share of the cost.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In a nine-way TV bidding war, Amazon MGM Studios has acquired Sam Lansky’s psychosexual short story Good Bones for Jennifer Salke to executive produce through her Sullivan Street Productions under the company’s first-look deal at Amazon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The online auction will be open for bidding from April 13 to 28.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Advocates for five potential host cities will keep bidding for that year’s national convention.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Reportedly, this was a common comment between the two, as Philip often slipped away without bidding the queen farewell.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Blue Devils, bidding for their sixth national title, reached the Final Four last season, falling to Houston in the semifinals.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
The bidding for one gnome on eBay reached $620 on Friday with two days still remaining in the auction.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
As part of the next step in the process, DEEP directed the the state’s two electric utilities, Eversource and United Illuminating, to finalize power-purchase agreements with the project developers at the cost determined through the bidding process.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 9 Apr. 2026
In 2016, another staircase segment sold for $612,000, driven in part by aggressive bidding from a new collector.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Netflix withdrew from the bidding, leaving Paramount to claim the prize.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Homes are staying on the market longer, and bidding wars have eased, with just 14% of homes selling above asking price.
—Jessica Lautz, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2026
The joint partnership with Cook County, which has jurisdiction over sections of Oakton Street, will allow the village to take more of a back seat in the overall project design, bidding and construction efforts, but at the same time shoulder a smaller share of the cost.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
In a nine-way TV bidding war, Amazon MGM Studios has acquired Sam Lansky’s psychosexual short story Good Bones for Jennifer Salke to executive produce through her Sullivan Street Productions under the company’s first-look deal at Amazon.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2026
The online auction will be open for bidding from April 13 to 28.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
As a result bidding for hosting the next World Cup, in 2034, was restricted to countries in Asia and Oceania, and it was eventually awarded to Saudi Arabia with little competition from other associations.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Advocates for five potential host cities will keep bidding for that year’s national convention.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Reportedly, this was a common comment between the two, as Philip often slipped away without bidding the queen farewell.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Blue Devils, bidding for their sixth national title, reached the Final Four last season, falling to Houston in the semifinals.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
Noun
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The smart charging case includes a touchscreen that shows you what song is playing or who's calling you, adding a touch of charming engagement that gives the whole package a premium feel.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Ionna Beacon stations feature 20 or more charging bays, a canopy covering all the stalls, trash bins, pet waste stations, outdoor seating areas, restrooms, an interior lounge space, and retail offerings.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Scully granted the petition on December 20, 2024, ordering Dick to stay a minimum of 100 yards away from Buckingham, his wife, his son, their homes, and their vehicles for five years, and barring her from contacting the Buckingham family in any way.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For one day only, a classic roadside pitstop will be transformed into a desert beauty destination, inviting guests to cruise through the brand's universe of color, glow and artistry through a series of interactive touch points.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Bateman believed this, often inviting them over to his home, setting up hours of filming time, and eventually letting his wives be alone with Marie.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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The team also gave Luna a series of initial instructions, including pre-launch priorities like hiring an employee to run the store’s day-to-day operations, deciding what the store should sell and ordering inventory.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Blakey also erred in instructing the jury on the Travel Act by including as predicates state offenses that do not require a quid pro quo.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In doing so, Chinese authorities are also moving to standardise execution across regions, instructing local governments to apply unified technical guidelines and develop scalable recycling models, while central bodies carry out regular monitoring of system progress.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Defense attorneys, who said Horner has autism spectrum disorder and various mental illnesses, are asking jurors to sentence Horner to life in prison without parole.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Long Beach Aquarium officials are asking the public to help raise funding for Meatloaf, a 200-pound sea turtle that was rescued from the San Gabriel River in January.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Classes like Music Theory 1 guide students through concepts such as diatonic and secondary dominants, four-part writing and multiple-voice exercises, including singing and dictation.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Year round — but especially fitting for Lunar New Year — Ford will print a fortune of your dictation and stuff it inside a large breakable chocolate fortune cookie.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Google’s response to this report is telling.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 Apr. 2026
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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