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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
Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
More Sabitus/Getty Images Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox speculated that Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts could be due for a trade at some point this season, and named the Jets as a top potential suitor should Atlanta choose to put him up for bidding.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Soon, lucrative contracts went up for bidding.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The bidding process is to begin at the start of 2026, with construction beginning in the spring and ending in summer 2027, Kao said.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
But with the program’s trajectory shifting under Leipold, and Missouri coming off consecutive double-digit-victory seasons and bidding to become an SEC top-half regular, Border War meetings in this era should be competitive.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2021, the county opened competitive bidding for the project.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Players are being paid directly by their schools, ADs are looking for alternative sources of revenue and recruits are launching bidding wars.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are 15 films that seem likely to spark the most intense bidding wars.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
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
Now, after bidding farewell to Yellowstone — and producing series like Tulsa King and Landman — Sheridan seems eager to return to the ranch with a pair of modern-day spinoffs set to air on Paramount+.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, sports rights holders enter bidding wars in a competitive market fueled by streaming services seeking more ad opportunities and subscribers from exclusive live events.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Looks like Daniel Tosh is bidding adieu to his swank High Sierra lifestyle.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Here's who else is bidding farewell to the show.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, after bidding farewell to Yellowstone — and producing series like Tulsa King and Landman — Sheridan seems eager to return to the ranch with a pair of modern-day spinoffs set to air on Paramount+.
—EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Retail assets saw bidding wars (paywall) and cap rate compression.
—Andrew Denardo, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
More Sabitus/Getty Images Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox speculated that Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts could be due for a trade at some point this season, and named the Jets as a top potential suitor should Atlanta choose to put him up for bidding.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Soon, lucrative contracts went up for bidding.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The bidding process is to begin at the start of 2026, with construction beginning in the spring and ending in summer 2027, Kao said.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
But with the program’s trajectory shifting under Leipold, and Missouri coming off consecutive double-digit-victory seasons and bidding to become an SEC top-half regular, Border War meetings in this era should be competitive.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
In 2021, the county opened competitive bidding for the project.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Players are being paid directly by their schools, ADs are looking for alternative sources of revenue and recruits are launching bidding wars.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Here are 15 films that seem likely to spark the most intense bidding wars.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Now, after bidding farewell to Yellowstone — and producing series like Tulsa King and Landman — Sheridan seems eager to return to the ranch with a pair of modern-day spinoffs set to air on Paramount+.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, sports rights holders enter bidding wars in a competitive market fueled by streaming services seeking more ad opportunities and subscribers from exclusive live events.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Looks like Daniel Tosh is bidding adieu to his swank High Sierra lifestyle.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
Here's who else is bidding farewell to the show.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
Now, after bidding farewell to Yellowstone — and producing series like Tulsa King and Landman — Sheridan seems eager to return to the ranch with a pair of modern-day spinoffs set to air on Paramount+.
—EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
Verb
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An English menu makes ordering easy.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Pocketalk's Miller believes that the potential of the technology goes far beyond a tourist ordering a glass of wine in France.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The organization has been intentional about inviting younger women to become members.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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For example, inviting someone to volunteer at a food bank for migrant families or go to an LGBTQ+ venue.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smart charging in action The pilot supports ChargeScape’s mission to accelerate vehicle-grid integration and lays the foundation for future V2G programs across California and beyond.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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When snapped onto the iPhone Air, the $99 MagSafe Battery provides 12W of fast wireless charging and extends the phone's battery life by 65%.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to their sources, Kennedy's ACIP is considering recommending the vaccines to those 75 and older, while instructing those 74 and younger to speak with their doctor about getting a shot.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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To authenticate the identity of the person who’s instructing the agent to transact on their behalf becomes an important part of the future of commerce as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Police are asking residents to call 305-474-6473 to report sightings of stray or aggressive dogs.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Designing Good User Interview Questions The art of great user interviews comes from asking questions that prompt authentic stories, not just the users' opinions.—
Alexander Jabbour,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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IEPs set out guidelines for the special education the school will provide the child, specifying the specific accommodations, type of instruction, and behavioral plans that will be used to support the student.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
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Obiageli Orah, the director of public affairs and consumer protection at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, told Newsflare the passenger repeatedly failed to comply with safety instructions.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles held an emotional meeting with staff on Wednesday after the assassination, telling members to go home and hug their families, the Wall Street Journal reported.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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With his latest weigh-in blunder, there's no telling whether Dana White, who has publicly criticized Gastelum for his egregious weigh-in mishaps in the past, will cut the longtime vet.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Use a quick voice memo or dictation to capture outcomes right after calls.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 July 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 15 Sep. 2025.
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