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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
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The contracts are under $250,000 and require MnDOT to seek just two quotes, simplifying the normal competitive bidding process that might otherwise shut out many small shops.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Wight was exempted from a competitive bidding process for the new activity center under park district code, which raised concerns with one board member who questioned whether the district should have sought bids.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Referencing a general lack of transparency, Williams proposed unsuccessfully that the council terminate or restructure the contract bidding process.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
At the auction, the more active the bidding is, the lower the yield the Treasury can afford to offer.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Comcast paid $40 billion to acquire European pay-TV giant Sky, outdueling 21st Century Fox in a bidding war.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
That proposal was the result of several offers since September and a bidding war with Netflix and Comcast.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Paramount appeared to gain the upper hand in the bidding war in recent months.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
As a result bidding for hosting the next World Cup, in 2034, was restricted to countries in Asia and Oceania, and it was eventually awarded to Saudi Arabia with little competition from other associations.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Advocates for five potential host cities will keep bidding for that year’s national convention.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Reportedly, this was a common comment between the two, as Philip often slipped away without bidding the queen farewell.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
But land developers and speculators reap huge profits, the state and local governments gleefully do their bidding.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
The contracts are under $250,000 and require MnDOT to seek just two quotes, simplifying the normal competitive bidding process that might otherwise shut out many small shops.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Wight was exempted from a competitive bidding process for the new activity center under park district code, which raised concerns with one board member who questioned whether the district should have sought bids.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Referencing a general lack of transparency, Williams proposed unsuccessfully that the council terminate or restructure the contract bidding process.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
At the auction, the more active the bidding is, the lower the yield the Treasury can afford to offer.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
In 2018, Comcast paid $40 billion to acquire European pay-TV giant Sky, outdueling 21st Century Fox in a bidding war.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
That proposal was the result of several offers since September and a bidding war with Netflix and Comcast.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Paramount appeared to gain the upper hand in the bidding war in recent months.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
After the bankruptcy, Miami-Dade school administrators took the unusual step to legally bar AllHere from bidding on future contracts.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
As a result bidding for hosting the next World Cup, in 2034, was restricted to countries in Asia and Oceania, and it was eventually awarded to Saudi Arabia with little competition from other associations.
—Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Advocates for five potential host cities will keep bidding for that year’s national convention.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Reportedly, this was a common comment between the two, as Philip often slipped away without bidding the queen farewell.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
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The fully electric version offers a substantial driving range, while also supporting fast charging to improve convenience.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The i7 retains a 400 V electrical architecture but switches to a NACS port and sees an increase in maximum charging power from 195 kW to 250 kW thanks to the new cells.—
Stephen Edelstein,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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The 486 defendants are accused of being members of MS-13, or Mara Salvatrucha, and accused of ordering more than 47,000 crimes from 2012 to 2022, according to the Salvadoran government.—
Marcos Aleman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pistachio cinnamon roll was rich and worth ordering again, but the croissants were the highlight.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The stream rushed by, as clear and inviting as the nearby lake that their father forbade them from swimming in.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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The association has been inviting the sitting president to the dinner ever since President Calvin Coolidge attended in 1924.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gukesh’s calm at the board was buttressed by an unusual focus in his training, on psychology, alongside the more traditional tactical and strategic instruction.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Start with a fertilizer program of once in March, May and October using an 8-0-12-4Mg for palms developed by the University of Florida following label instructions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Humans have long been able to teach robots how to do individual tasks, but instructing them on these more sophisticated jobs has been an elusive goal, despite billions of dollars invested into robotics.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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On March 4, police say classroom-security footage showed Rodriguez instructing the boy and two other students to sit and face her.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police are asking anyone with information, video or photos of the incident to come forward and call the department tip line at 469-658-3050.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Police are asking anyone with additional information to contact the department.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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They’re just connected to the flow of melodic dictation that’s emanating from their own uniquely creative impulses, and when that happens, what comes through a person is fresh and new and engaging — to the right audience.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story for the first time in a generation.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the sharper books are telling a slightly different story.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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