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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
Sarah Blaskey, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
As the new College Football Playoff contract with ESPN starts, which is a six-year deal, there is a number of teams that could essentially trigger additional bidding.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Whitemyer has said the change would streamline the bidding process with prospective contractors as the city considers the future of its solid waste services.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
As of press time, bidding had reached 220,000 Euros, or roughly $258,000.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
If things go according to sales agents’ plans, the bidding wars will flow as freely as the rosé.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
Influential voices on the right, opposed to American involvement in Iran, continue to accuse Israel of manipulating America to do its bidding in the Middle East, echoing the age-old antisemitic trope of Jews pulling the strings of global politics.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The lawsuit also cites the Times' reporting that the contract was awarded without a bidding process.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 May 2026
There are now more homes for sale and fewer bidding wars.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Tom Wright, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Finally, the comedian offered a physical from Wyle to each of the two women bidding against each other, bringing the total amount to $36,000.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 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
In terms of the play-offs, Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County are all bidding for the spot still up for grabs.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The website included a statement bidding farewell to customers.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Publishers will keep bidding, for the sole purpose of staying in the game.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Arguably the most significant moment was bidding farewell to Melanie Scrofano’s Marie Batel, Pike’s (Anson Mount) love interest.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Barcelona is bidding to reach it for the sixth straight year.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The unusual move would allow the administration to bypass a public bidding process, relying on a deal for engineering services already underway at the White House.
—Sarah Blaskey, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
As the new College Football Playoff contract with ESPN starts, which is a six-year deal, there is a number of teams that could essentially trigger additional bidding.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Whitemyer has said the change would streamline the bidding process with prospective contractors as the city considers the future of its solid waste services.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
As of press time, bidding had reached 220,000 Euros, or roughly $258,000.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 May 2026
If things go according to sales agents’ plans, the bidding wars will flow as freely as the rosé.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
Influential voices on the right, opposed to American involvement in Iran, continue to accuse Israel of manipulating America to do its bidding in the Middle East, echoing the age-old antisemitic trope of Jews pulling the strings of global politics.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
The lawsuit also cites the Times' reporting that the contract was awarded without a bidding process.
—Jacob Rosen, CBS News, 11 May 2026
There are now more homes for sale and fewer bidding wars.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
Verb
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
Finally, the comedian offered a physical from Wyle to each of the two women bidding against each other, bringing the total amount to $36,000.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 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
In terms of the play-offs, Wrexham, Hull City and Derby County are all bidding for the spot still up for grabs.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The website included a statement bidding farewell to customers.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Publishers will keep bidding, for the sole purpose of staying in the game.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Arguably the most significant moment was bidding farewell to Melanie Scrofano’s Marie Batel, Pike’s (Anson Mount) love interest.
—ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
Barcelona is bidding to reach it for the sixth straight year.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
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Through the collaboration, UGREEN will showcase its latest extra-tiny charging lineup as well as the SynCare AIoT Series, set for a commercial debut this football season, on one of the most prominent stages in professional sports.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The setup will enable fast charging of up to 231 miles in just 10 minutes on a 350-kW charger.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Rebecca Cliffe of the Sloth Conservation Foundation and Sam Trull of the Sloth Institute, organizations based in Costa Rica, arrived in Central Florida last week to speak with state and local authorities and zoo officials about the matter, culminating in FWC ordering the temporary suspension.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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In September 1960, Fidel Castro’s government published a decree ordering the confiscation of all of it without compensation.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Verb
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For perhaps the first time, a president of the United States is not merely protecting Jewish religious practice or praising Jewish contributions, but inviting a distinctly Jewish religious experience itself — Shabbat — into the broader civic conversation of the nation.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Yet, the home run bets also have inviting betting odds, and being picky can be fruitful with only a few hits.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The secret to the best control is to make the insecticide applications, following label instructions, before flower buds begin to open.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The instructions are crystal clear as to exactly where the centerline must be.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Cosyland is instructing consumers to contact the company for repair parts, which include protective nets, stabilizing feet and installation instructions.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, Hoskin’s office sent out a news release instructing local election authorities across the state to continue election preparation activities, like candidate filing and ballot programming, based on the congressional districts established under the gerrymandered map.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Denver City Council is asking similar questions.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Then, last year, at a July meeting of the district’s school board, Junez and a handful of other students came before district leadership, once again asking them to institute a boys volleyball team.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 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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Instead, poor Jack is burdened with the task of telling the story of Willie Stark’s rise from the vantage of Willie Stark’s fall.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Are airlines basically telling consumers, Zach, that the era of ultra cheap flying just isn't profitable anymore?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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