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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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Less than a week after dropping out of the bidding for Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix has made a smaller but intriguing acquisition of an AI firm founded by Ben Affleck.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Last week, Ellison emerged victorious in a months-long battle for Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix pulled out of the bidding process.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Hard to imagine his price staying under $20 million per year and equally hard to imagine the Bengals entering a bidding war.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
For regular homebuyers competing in a tight market, limiting those investors might not ease bidding wars or meaningfully lower prices in most markets outside of a handful of Sun Belt metros where institutional ownership is concentrated, economists tell CNBC Make It.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The bloated sale price was the result of a bidding war, as offers poured in from TV enthusiasts and celebrities, including ‘N Sync’s Lance Bass.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The 158,000-square foot detention center — designed to hold up to 3,000 people — was built in less than a week in June with little oversight or competitive bidding under an emergency order that’s been renewed 20 times to use state resources to combat immigration.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
There would have been a bidding war.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
When Sony and Apollo were bidding for Paramount in early 2024, their plan was to sell the Paramount property, but there is no indication that Paramount would part with its namesake lot.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Not bidding for the World Cup has proved to be an expensive mistake for Chicago, the full scale of which only now is becoming clear.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Ban companies involved in the building’s recent assessment, estimated at more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization, from bidding on future contracts related to the project.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The company is building its first European plant in Hungary, and is bidding to buy a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
In New York, misclassification — especially in construction — creates a substantial disadvantage for union employers bidding against non-union competitors.
—Stuart Appelbaum, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
That means the Dolphins likely won’t be in what’s expected to be a high-stakes bidding war for Malik Willis’ services, attempting to employ the Packers backup who shined in his six starts before heading to free agency.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
As of press time, bidding for this 350 GT had reached $500,000.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Noun
Don’t expect Denver to get into a bidding war for him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
Less than a week after dropping out of the bidding for Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix has made a smaller but intriguing acquisition of an AI firm founded by Ben Affleck.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Last week, Ellison emerged victorious in a months-long battle for Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix pulled out of the bidding process.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Hard to imagine his price staying under $20 million per year and equally hard to imagine the Bengals entering a bidding war.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
For regular homebuyers competing in a tight market, limiting those investors might not ease bidding wars or meaningfully lower prices in most markets outside of a handful of Sun Belt metros where institutional ownership is concentrated, economists tell CNBC Make It.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
The bloated sale price was the result of a bidding war, as offers poured in from TV enthusiasts and celebrities, including ‘N Sync’s Lance Bass.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
The 158,000-square foot detention center — designed to hold up to 3,000 people — was built in less than a week in June with little oversight or competitive bidding under an emergency order that’s been renewed 20 times to use state resources to combat immigration.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
There would have been a bidding war.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
The 12th-seeded Wildcats, 18-17, were bidding to become the ultimate Cinderella story by reaching their fifth game in five days.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2026
When Sony and Apollo were bidding for Paramount in early 2024, their plan was to sell the Paramount property, but there is no indication that Paramount would part with its namesake lot.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Not bidding for the World Cup has proved to be an expensive mistake for Chicago, the full scale of which only now is becoming clear.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Ban companies involved in the building’s recent assessment, estimated at more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization, from bidding on future contracts related to the project.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
The company is building its first European plant in Hungary, and is bidding to buy a Nissan-Mercedes-Benz plant in Mexico.
—semafor.com, 3 Mar. 2026
In New York, misclassification — especially in construction — creates a substantial disadvantage for union employers bidding against non-union competitors.
—Stuart Appelbaum, New York Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
That means the Dolphins likely won’t be in what’s expected to be a high-stakes bidding war for Malik Willis’ services, attempting to employ the Packers backup who shined in his six starts before heading to free agency.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
As of press time, bidding for this 350 GT had reached $500,000.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
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New fast charging network planned in China To support the new battery technology, the EV firm announced plans to build a large network of high-power charging stations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Apple also put included MagSafe with Qi2 support for those looking for a more convenient wireless charging experience.—
Shawn Chen,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two minutes later, the cops are ordering the passenger out of the car.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The demand for the human touch is one reason there are still millions of waiters despite the potential to automate them with QR codes and ordering tablets.—
Adam Ozimek,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The agency was supposed to issue requests for proposals to four finalist companies this month, which would have been a key step in advancing the project by inviting each firm to create a construction plan.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Spring is approaching, and the outdoors is starting to look inviting instead of dreary after a dark, chilly winter.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once the pedestrians are out of the way, the car slowly pulls into the intersection before stopping again as the HSI agents approach, shouting instructions for the driver to stop.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite these declines, Massachusetts still ranks relatively high compared to other states, but risks falling behind states that have recently improved their literacy instruction, including Mississippi and Florida.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Israel repeatedly raised its air defenses and issued alerts to the public instructing residents to shelter in a safe place.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Activists are also instructing people to keep them out of sight so ICE agents don’t see them and later target them.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As the developers described the plan, residents began asking other questions, often interrupting.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Mar. 2026
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Impacts could range from restrictions on pools and water parks, to temporarily shutting down water-intensive economic activities, including potentially some agriculture, and asking people to reduce their consumption, said Lambert in Doha.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 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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The White House is telling Republicans to refine their immigration messaging as the party stares down the midterm elections, a tacit acknowledgement that its hardline rhetoric about mass deportation risks alienating voters.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Letitia Wilbourn, a Fort Worth resident and a member of the Echo Heights neighborhood association, spoke in opposition to the substation improvements at the Zoning Commission meeting, telling commissioners that substations have led to health problems in the neighborhood.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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