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
Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Five separate lots are up for auction, with current bids starting at $1,525 or more.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Others, such as Pelosi’s own daughter and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, are speculated to launch bids, as well.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Pfizer and Novo Nordisk are in a takeover clash over the obesity biotech Metsera, with both pharmaceutical giants raising their bids for the startup as of Monday.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Village Roadshow filed for bankruptcy protection in March, and several entities had responded with bids to acquire its assets.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Incumbent Mark Hamill, as well as newcomers Carlton Abner, Kenneth Stokes and Jerry Charlton fell short in their bids for the board.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Both Haynes and Hall have made unsuccessful bids for seats on the CMS school board before, with Haynes falling just short of an at-large seat in 2023.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Democratic candidates recently announced their bids for three state House seats.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
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
The Big Ten has floated an idea for a 24- or 28-team playoff that gives each power conference four automatic bids.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
Five separate lots are up for auction, with current bids starting at $1,525 or more.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Others, such as Pelosi’s own daughter and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, are speculated to launch bids, as well.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Pfizer and Novo Nordisk are in a takeover clash over the obesity biotech Metsera, with both pharmaceutical giants raising their bids for the startup as of Monday.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Village Roadshow filed for bankruptcy protection in March, and several entities had responded with bids to acquire its assets.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
Incumbent Mark Hamill, as well as newcomers Carlton Abner, Kenneth Stokes and Jerry Charlton fell short in their bids for the board.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Both Haynes and Hall have made unsuccessful bids for seats on the CMS school board before, with Haynes falling just short of an at-large seat in 2023.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Democratic candidates recently announced their bids for three state House seats.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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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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Everyone who orders one from October 27 to October 31 will also earn a $5 reward for their next visit.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The crew at Fireman Derek’s is cooking around the clock to pump out sweets for its three storefronts, plus Goldbelly orders that ship nationwide.—
Nila Do Simon,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Familiar brands like SpringHill Suites’ newest Jacksonville Oceanfront property offer loyalty perks and ocean views, while the Riverdale Inn—a charming 11-room bed-and-breakfast in the historic Riverside district—invites guests to experience local hospitality with timeless character.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Overlooking the area’s renowned white-sand beach, the luxe resort is a serene getaway that invites guests to savor experiences that connect them to the essence of their magical surroundings.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Sabres, who still haven’t won a road game in five tries, play their next three games on the road against the Utah Mammoth, Colorado Avalanche and Detroit Red Wings, three teams that are rolling early in the season.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Zacha stuck with it and tapped home the GWG, giving the B’s their fourth win in as many tries in extra time this season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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He is whisked away from a charity basketball event to his Air Force One, where Lieutenant Commander Robert Reeves (Jonah Hauer-King) hands him the Black Bag and instructs him to choose which retaliatory strike option to approve.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cameron and Sullivan find Jones, and Sullivan instructs Cameron to bring him back to the medic truck.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 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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Pakistan’s army chief, General Syed Asim Munir, was awarded the rank of Field Marshal, and commands wide public and political support.—
Rafia Zakaria,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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The design commands attention with its dramatic proportions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bids. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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