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as in ordering
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
Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The filmmaker previously helmed the politically controversial How to Blow Up a Pipleline, which had a buzzy premiere at TIFF, where it was acquired by Neon in a bidding war, and won Best Editing at the 2024 Indie Spirit Awards.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The Yankees lost a bidding war with the New Yorke Mets in the offseason for Soto and his departure proved to be detrimental to both parties.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2021, at Belhassen’s bidding, Beckham restrategized, consolidated her secondary collection, VVB, into the main line, and cut the average price point in half.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
In today’s hot housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph.
—Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
With the new rolling bidding process, more investors will come in as new franchises roll into the league in the near future.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The first bottle will be sold at auction by Christie’s, with bidding opening on November 7 and concluding on November 21.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The streamer won a bidding war for the project, which comes from A24 and has only been on the market for a few weeks, with a straight-to-series order.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
The streets were lined with thousands of fans, bidding the rocker farewell.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Production assistants, production supervisors, assistant production supervisors, line producers and bidding producers are all subject to the new deal.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Ruidoso, New Mexico — The soft dribble of rain drapes a herd of cowboy hats as an auctioneer hollers bidding numbers into the mist.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese and European players are already bidding—for example, a coalition in Inner Mongolia aiming for a 1 GW electrolyzer by mid-decade.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Poland is also bidding to host the UEFA Women’s Euro in 2029.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Others are bidding for logging contracts—all that rainforest timber can create instant millionaires.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Tucker is set to become the most coveted name on the market in a few months, and virtually every big market contender will be bidding for his services.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
On Wednesday, MassDOT’s Highway Administrator, Jonathan Gulliver, announced the department would restart the service plaza bidding process.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
The filmmaker previously helmed the politically controversial How to Blow Up a Pipleline, which had a buzzy premiere at TIFF, where it was acquired by Neon in a bidding war, and won Best Editing at the 2024 Indie Spirit Awards.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
The Yankees lost a bidding war with the New Yorke Mets in the offseason for Soto and his departure proved to be detrimental to both parties.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2025
In 2021, at Belhassen’s bidding, Beckham restrategized, consolidated her secondary collection, VVB, into the main line, and cut the average price point in half.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
In today’s hot housing market, winning a bidding war can feel like a triumph.
—Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
With the new rolling bidding process, more investors will come in as new franchises roll into the league in the near future.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The first bottle will be sold at auction by Christie’s, with bidding opening on November 7 and concluding on November 21.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
The streamer won a bidding war for the project, which comes from A24 and has only been on the market for a few weeks, with a straight-to-series order.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
The Focus Features release, opening November 27, is already a top Academy Awards contender, with Jessie Buckley bidding for Best Actress and Paul Mescal for Best Supporting Actor.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
The streets were lined with thousands of fans, bidding the rocker farewell.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Production assistants, production supervisors, assistant production supervisors, line producers and bidding producers are all subject to the new deal.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Ruidoso, New Mexico — The soft dribble of rain drapes a herd of cowboy hats as an auctioneer hollers bidding numbers into the mist.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Chinese and European players are already bidding—for example, a coalition in Inner Mongolia aiming for a 1 GW electrolyzer by mid-decade.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025
Poland is also bidding to host the UEFA Women’s Euro in 2029.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Others are bidding for logging contracts—all that rainforest timber can create instant millionaires.
—M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Tucker is set to become the most coveted name on the market in a few months, and virtually every big market contender will be bidding for his services.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
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Julian dispatches Ares and his deputy, Athena (an imperious Jodie Turner-Smith), to the physical world, ordering them to shake down Eve for information about Flynn’s code.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Theoretically, states could enact legislation ordering utilities to exit PJM and then join or form a new grid network.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Or, enjoy a cocktail away from the water at the Garden Bar, a small but inviting lounge off the lobby with oversized amber pendant lights, tropical wallpaper, and pretty tile floors.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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From immersive exhibitions and fresh retail concepts to intimate dining experiences, here’s a look at new art, shopping, cocktails and culinary spots — each offering warm, inviting spaces to linger and take it all in.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Theoretical simulations by the team confirmed this mechanism is responsible for the anode’s ability to handle fast charging without losing capacity.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers said the number of publicly available charging stations across the state now exceeds 200,000 and that California just became the first state in the country to adopt standards to improve reliability and enable accurate reporting of EV chargers in operation across the state.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other workers received robo-calls instructing them not to come to work, said Greg Ball, president of the Nor Cal Beverage Employees’ Union and 17-year employee of the plant.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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In the meantime, the group encouraged voluntary compliance by instructing financial managers to pause all trades.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That foggy conclusion leaves the reader in the position of the speaker herself, asking questions about her own capacity to sympathize against her tendency to wonder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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In February, Greenberg's family settled lawsuits with the City of Philadelphia and others, asking them to reevaluate Ellen's manner of death.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Follow these instructions to enable your phone to receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs).—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The instruction from the government prompted the national strike.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Your answer to that can also be telling.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Veronica Ewers said nothing, despite all the signs, despite the blood test results staring back at her, telling her the hormones in her body were barely present.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Others rely on voice dictation to record shower thoughts and capture dreams each morning in new chat threads.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the time, Apple said only a small portion of data was shared to help improve Siri and dictation.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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