as in attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something
a dramatic film that is widely regarded as the comedian's last-ditch bid to be taken seriously as an actor
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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 bids
Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
And holding on a bit longer to see how Puma’s turnaround progresses could turn into a benefit because evidence of some green shoots could raise bids for the brand.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
As a result of the audit, Hepburn asked the School Board to reject all three bids received.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Under reporting requirements to antitrust enforcers, companies are obligated to provide notice of large mergers, including hostile bids.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Due to retirements and bids for higher office, there will be new leaders in several key positions in the Iowa House and Senate when lawmakers gavel in for the start of the legislative session.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Prior Greenland bids The lowest guesses come from a direct comparison with history.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Cintas has made multiple bids to acquire UniFirst since 2022.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
Pelosi, who announced her retirement on Thursday, is the latest in a handful of old guard establishment Democrats making their exit in the wake of the 2024 election — especially as younger, progressive candidates are launching primary bids against elder lawmakers.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Sink to the Bottom With You After a fake-out proposal and a flooded runway, Emily bids Venice and her horrible boyfriend farewell.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Her friend Glinda — twinkling, bubbly, popular — bids her farewell before helping her escape.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Paul commonly bids at €20 for jobs that take hours, meaning his rate is nowhere near the wheelhouse of minimum wage.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Russia's President Vladimir Putin bids farewell to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 9, 2024.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
Last summer, Fluminense made multiple bids to sign Colorado’s leading scorer, Navarro.
—Tom Bogert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
And holding on a bit longer to see how Puma’s turnaround progresses could turn into a benefit because evidence of some green shoots could raise bids for the brand.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
As a result of the audit, Hepburn asked the School Board to reject all three bids received.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Under reporting requirements to antitrust enforcers, companies are obligated to provide notice of large mergers, including hostile bids.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
Due to retirements and bids for higher office, there will be new leaders in several key positions in the Iowa House and Senate when lawmakers gavel in for the start of the legislative session.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, Des Moines Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Prior Greenland bids The lowest guesses come from a direct comparison with history.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
Cintas has made multiple bids to acquire UniFirst since 2022.
—Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Jan. 2026
Pelosi, who announced her retirement on Thursday, is the latest in a handful of old guard establishment Democrats making their exit in the wake of the 2024 election — especially as younger, progressive candidates are launching primary bids against elder lawmakers.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
On the title track, for instance, Wayuhi bids a catchy farewell to an ex-flame.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Sink to the Bottom With You After a fake-out proposal and a flooded runway, Emily bids Venice and her horrible boyfriend farewell.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Her friend Glinda — twinkling, bubbly, popular — bids her farewell before helping her escape.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Paul commonly bids at €20 for jobs that take hours, meaning his rate is nowhere near the wheelhouse of minimum wage.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Russia's President Vladimir Putin bids farewell to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 9, 2024.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bids
Noun
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Even on low volume from deep (seven attempts), that’s a recipe for offensive success, and it was reflected in Mizzou’s 50 first-half points.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Her clarion voice slices through the show’s labored attempts to be both fable and fabulous.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With his gun pointed at McNealy, Heisler orders him to show his hands and not reach for anything.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
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The agent then orders Parias to turn off his vehicle.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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At a time when life can sometimes feel fragmented or uncertain, the Christmas season invites us to remember the power of reaching out to one another with generosity of heart, understanding and hope.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Everything comes to a head when Richard (Pablo Schreiber), Anna’s cameraman-slash-lover and Lexi’s husband (stay with me), invites her to stay at Lexi’s lake house when their hotel reservation is mysteriously canceled.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After an all-too-easy blowout over the New York Jets at the Meadowlands, the Bills won a single road game over their next four tries, including losses to the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Golden State continued to create separation in the fourth quarter, holding a double-digit lead for much of the fourth and cruising to a win, their sixth in their last eight tries.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If a page instructs you to run code to fix a problem, close it immediately.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The order instructs Education Secretary Linda McMahon, former head of the Small Business Administration and co-founder of the World Wrestling Entertainment, to shrink the $100 billion department, which cannot be dissolved without Congressional approval.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Choose from 21 colors, from goes-with-everything black to standout prints and textures, including holiday-ready velvet or sequins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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For example, just six countries account for roughly two-thirds of mining production, and China alone commands about 40% of global smelting capacity.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Privately, however, sources described a violent struggle over control of the military— who commands it, who coordinates it — and who may soon deploy it against internal rivals.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Bids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bids. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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