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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as in orders
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
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
According to industry sources, the beauty brand has tapped investment bank Raymond James to carry out the process and initial bids are due soon.
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Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
With its gentle rhythm and soothing illustrations, the story creates a calming bedtime ritual as the bunny bids farewell to everything in his world one by one.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This first deadline allows the lowest bids, and if accepted by the company or its debtors, would set the base for future competitive bids.
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Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The next day, CMS posted a solicitation document for the project, with Garinger’s address listed as the location, which opened it to bids from construction companies.
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Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
And, following behind the Wicked mania of last year, Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch of the West hat from The Wizard of Oz will also be up for grabs, with bids starting at $100,000.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Beiranvand hopes to anchor Iran into its first-ever knockout stage across seven tournament bids.
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Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
As its offense gained confidence, Scotland turned away two more Moroccan scoring bids, with Hendry sliding to deflect a Sabiri dangerous shot off the crossbar and Gunn rejecting an El Khannouss header off a corner kick.
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Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
Pair that with agentic AI that reads real-time traffic, weather and context and then autonomously bids and serves the highest-value ad creative in milliseconds.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
There is competition for teams in each of those markets, but not necessarily bids, according to a source.
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Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Then, their leader holds up a hand and bids his charges halt.
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Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
As Billboard proudly celebrates these internal promotions, the company also bids farewell to longtime editor in chief Hannah Karp.
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Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
20 Jan. 2026
On the title track, for instance, Wayuhi bids a catchy farewell to an ex-flame.
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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.
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Joe Reid,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2025
Her friend Glinda — twinkling, bubbly, popular — bids her farewell before helping her escape.
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David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
Noun
Other interested parties have until Tuesday to submit formal bids.
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Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
According to industry sources, the beauty brand has tapped investment bank Raymond James to carry out the process and initial bids are due soon.
—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
With its gentle rhythm and soothing illustrations, the story creates a calming bedtime ritual as the bunny bids farewell to everything in his world one by one.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
This first deadline allows the lowest bids, and if accepted by the company or its debtors, would set the base for future competitive bids.
—
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The next day, CMS posted a solicitation document for the project, with Garinger’s address listed as the location, which opened it to bids from construction companies.
—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
And, following behind the Wicked mania of last year, Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch of the West hat from The Wizard of Oz will also be up for grabs, with bids starting at $100,000.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
Beiranvand hopes to anchor Iran into its first-ever knockout stage across seven tournament bids.
—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
As its offense gained confidence, Scotland turned away two more Moroccan scoring bids, with Hendry sliding to deflect a Sabiri dangerous shot off the crossbar and Gunn rejecting an El Khannouss header off a corner kick.
—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
Verb
Even so, Thomson told the committees that work will continue as the state bids out the project in four separate components.
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Bryan P. Sears,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
Pair that with agentic AI that reads real-time traffic, weather and context and then autonomously bids and serves the highest-value ad creative in milliseconds.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
There is competition for teams in each of those markets, but not necessarily bids, according to a source.
—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Then, their leader holds up a hand and bids his charges halt.
—
Tom Hawking,
Popular Science,
25 Feb. 2026
As Billboard proudly celebrates these internal promotions, the company also bids farewell to longtime editor in chief Hannah Karp.
—
Billboard Staff,
Billboard,
20 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bids
Noun
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As Kennedy and Bessette spend more time together and grow closer, her intimidation of the spotlight and fear of invasive paparazzi often create tension in their relationship, despite his attempts to calm the situation.
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An early furor over accepting valuable gifts, including designer spectacles and Taylor Swift concert tickets, was followed by a series of policy U-turns, especially clumsy attempts to cut welfare spending that stirred anger in Labour ranks.
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Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.
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Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.
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This panel invites attendees to create their plushie at The Plushie Workshop.
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Once leaders become aware of their internal state, curiosity invites them to ask a different set of questions.
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Japan is advancing out of the group stage for the third consecutive World Cup and fifth time in seven tries since first reaching the round of 16 as co-hosts in 2002.
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After stealing 16 bases in 19 tries in ‘24, Merrill was 1-for-3 in steal attempts in his first 44 games last season.
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When Little John struggles to describe his dream girl, Robin instructs his protegee to sketch an image with words.
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The resolution by Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins instructs Mayor Daniella Levine Cava to pursue clawing back money from the Host Committee if the county can determine federal dollars are now paying for expenses that Miami-Dade agreed to cover with its $21 million allocation.
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Does this mean those pop-goes-punk comp albums are coming back?
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Except then there’s the chance of being FUNNELED, placed on the rails and headed for a very specific destination, instead of the OPEN-WORLD anything-goes of traditional D&D.
Verb
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This is how a San Diegan tells time, but yes.
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Based on photos and videos from Venezuela, the damage appears to be quite extensive, reporter John Otis tells Up First.
Verb
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Meanwhile, Lord Corlys Velaryon and his fleet have the city blockaded, while Team Black commands from Dragonstone and Daemon battles in the Riverlands and Aemond broods on the throne, which he’s taken from his maimed brother.
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Isar Aerospace still commands top position among a new generation of European rocket startups, but the company’s efforts to launch a critical test flight of its Spectrum rocket continue to encounter roadblocks, Ars reports.
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