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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
Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, a Delaware judge said at an emergency hearing on Tuesday that there is currently no need for a court to grant Pfizer's request to get involved in its bidding war with Novo Nordisk, Reuters reported.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Not many teams and owners are going to be willing to get into a bidding war with Steve Cohen and the Mets.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The 2,082-acre estate is hitting the auction block in November, with bidding starting at $10 million.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
In the wake of two 2024 documentaries about Stewart, copies had become scarce, sparking bidding wars on resale websites.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the summer, the pair’s Manhattan penthouse sold for $14 million after a bidding war.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Amazon and Picture Company landed the coveted spec in August after a bidding war, with the project being fast-tracked once Theron showed interest.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
James Guimaraes was on mile seven of his last training run for the New York City Marathon when he got sucked into a bidding war.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Oct. 2025
Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Eleven months later, another Cuyamaca team is bidding for a state title.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Rumors have persisted about a WWE comeback, just as John Cena is bidding farewell to fans on his retirement tour.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Big Ben Restaurant and Pub is bidding adieu to Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood, the restaurant said via Instagram.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The blue bloods are bidding right now to snap up the Rams’ best players, while athletic director John Weber has to come up with ways to pay them.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Universal landed the project in a bidding war in 2024, with producers including Steven Spielberg, Simon Kinberg, Audrey Chon and Scott Glassgold.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, a Delaware judge said at an emergency hearing on Tuesday that there is currently no need for a court to grant Pfizer's request to get involved in its bidding war with Novo Nordisk, Reuters reported.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Not many teams and owners are going to be willing to get into a bidding war with Steve Cohen and the Mets.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The 2,082-acre estate is hitting the auction block in November, with bidding starting at $10 million.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
In the wake of two 2024 documentaries about Stewart, copies had become scarce, sparking bidding wars on resale websites.
—Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Over the summer, the pair’s Manhattan penthouse sold for $14 million after a bidding war.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Amazon and Picture Company landed the coveted spec in August after a bidding war, with the project being fast-tracked once Theron showed interest.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
James Guimaraes was on mile seven of his last training run for the New York City Marathon when he got sucked into a bidding war.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The show, set up as an auction, during which guests and models were seen bidding on the brand identity and its founders, was a heavy hint at their departure.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Eleven months later, another Cuyamaca team is bidding for a state title.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Rumors have persisted about a WWE comeback, just as John Cena is bidding farewell to fans on his retirement tour.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Big Ben Restaurant and Pub is bidding adieu to Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood, the restaurant said via Instagram.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
The blue bloods are bidding right now to snap up the Rams’ best players, while athletic director John Weber has to come up with ways to pay them.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
Post-pandemic demand and chronic underbuilding in the area have left buyers competing fiercely, often bidding tens of thousands above asking.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
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The world’s largest battery-electric ship is now testing the limits of what megawatt-scale charging and battery storage can do.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, Pixelsnap magnetic charging slides neatly into your routine, and on-device AI perks keep common tasks quick and surprisingly helpful.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In ordering the culling, CFIA repeatedly cited the need to prevent damage to the country’s nearly $7 billion poultry industry.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Participants are asked to avoid shopping, streaming, ordering online and purchasing fast food.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even the happier videos came with a cost, inviting unhelpful comparisons between myself and other moms.—
Lindsay Lowe,
Parents,
8 Nov. 2025
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Looking to dig a bit deeper into this buzzy, inviting scene?—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most bulbs should be planted pointy side up because the stem and leaves emerge from this end, but check the label for specific instructions.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Instead, customers will have to follow a set of instructions to claim the platform's financial promise.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Issue guidance instructing pharmacists and other health care providers to encourage COVID-19 vaccines, as well as to prescribe and administer them.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Goya’s print with this quote originally features a master donkey, seemingly instructing a disciple.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nestled on a picturesque blufftop parcel directly overlooking Paradise Cove beach, and offering around 90 feet of ocean frontage, the almost half-acre spread is asking a speck under $60 million, after first hitting the market for $75 million in early 2023.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The company is also focused on expanding team features, letting small businesses of 20-50 people share customer context so everyone knows a client’s history and preferences without asking twice.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Perplexity features both text-to-speech for dictation and voice chat functionality.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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There is no telling how long the restrictions might last or how much worse delays will get as Congress remains at a logjam.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Beatty emphasizes that the key to creating the show was telling a clear story in a short format.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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