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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
Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Such volunteers and professionals should start by ensuring competitive bidding and requiring at least three bids for all projects or services.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
But bidding for the work, Lot 11 for the night, was surprisingly restrained given the attention paid to the picture.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Netflix won the buzzy project in a highly competitive bidding war, after multiple worldwide offers.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 May 2026
Representing younger generations of directors were Darren Aronofsky and Jordan Firstman, who may be the biggest star of Cannes, after A24’s $17 million purchase, following a bidding war, of his feature directorial debut, Club Kid.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Last month, the House of Representatives agreed to do their bidding by tucking a provision in the Farm Bill that would abrogate state humane farming laws that ban gestation, veal, and battery crates.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Comedian Jordan Firstman’s movie Club Kid reportedly sold at Cannes Film Festival for $17 million after a bidding war, per Variety.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Critical industries like government, healthcare, education and energy won’t—and shouldn’t—enter this sort of bidding war.
—Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Stephen Colbert is bidding farewell to late-night as The Late Show ends its run on CBS on Thursday, May 21.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Hearts is bidding to become the first team to break the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in Scotland since Aberdeen in 1985.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
There are bidding wars on every Elizabeth Street storefront with rents ranging from $175 to $250 per square foot, Yanoff says.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
There’s hope and pride now in Wrexham, which is bidding to become the UK City of Culture 2029, which comes with more than $13 million for a yearlong series of events aimed at reinvigorating the town.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The shift means Nvidia is now bidding for the same memory pool as Apple, Samsung, and every Android maker.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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
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
Noun
The contract for management and operation of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will be opened up to a competitive bidding process for the first time in its history, the space agency announced on Friday.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Such volunteers and professionals should start by ensuring competitive bidding and requiring at least three bids for all projects or services.
—Meily Perez, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
But bidding for the work, Lot 11 for the night, was surprisingly restrained given the attention paid to the picture.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 May 2026
Netflix won the buzzy project in a highly competitive bidding war, after multiple worldwide offers.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 19 May 2026
Representing younger generations of directors were Darren Aronofsky and Jordan Firstman, who may be the biggest star of Cannes, after A24’s $17 million purchase, following a bidding war, of his feature directorial debut, Club Kid.
—Jada Yuan, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Last month, the House of Representatives agreed to do their bidding by tucking a provision in the Farm Bill that would abrogate state humane farming laws that ban gestation, veal, and battery crates.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Comedian Jordan Firstman’s movie Club Kid reportedly sold at Cannes Film Festival for $17 million after a bidding war, per Variety.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Critical industries like government, healthcare, education and energy won’t—and shouldn’t—enter this sort of bidding war.
—Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Sinner is bidding for his sixth straight ATP Masters 1000 title and his fifth straight of 2026.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Stephen Colbert is bidding farewell to late-night as The Late Show ends its run on CBS on Thursday, May 21.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Hearts is bidding to become the first team to break the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in Scotland since Aberdeen in 1985.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
There are bidding wars on every Elizabeth Street storefront with rents ranging from $175 to $250 per square foot, Yanoff says.
—Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 May 2026
There’s hope and pride now in Wrexham, which is bidding to become the UK City of Culture 2029, which comes with more than $13 million for a yearlong series of events aimed at reinvigorating the town.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The shift means Nvidia is now bidding for the same memory pool as Apple, Samsung, and every Android maker.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
Noun
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The Steam Controller comes pre-packaged with its magnetic charging puck, which doubles as the wireless adapter that extends the controller’s range across the room.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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Sales have slowed in China, the biggest market, but exports are still rising, and manufacturers are betting on ultra-fast charging as a way of sustaining adoption momentum, Wood Mackenzie noted.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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The United States charged Castro with four counts of murder, accusing him of ordering Cuban military jets in 1996 to shoot down civilian planes flown by a Cuban-exile aid group and killing four people aboard.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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When these categories sit side by side without ordering, the paper becomes loud but not useful.—
Maman Ibrahim,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The historic lobby glows with warm lighting, inviting guests to linger in what has become Seattle’s communal parlor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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L’Equipe reported last week that Marseille’s staff were running out of patience with him and that Beye had interrupted a training session in frustration after the 24-year-old ignored his instructions.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In each study, researchers observed participants over time rather than instructing them to consume a specific amount of legumes or soy.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Other footage showed Israeli forces on speedboats approaching and instructing the activists to move to the front of the boat.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The Chargers are going to be more efficient while asking less of their franchise quarterback.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 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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While in the clinic, behind the gee-wizardry of the modern diagnostics and next-generation medications, the practice of endocrinology remains rooted in one person telling their story and the other trying to interpret it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Her boyfriend, who had cuts to his arms and face, called 911, telling dispatch that someone had dropped a rock from the overpass.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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