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
Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The district is hoping to seek bids by year's end for a construction manager.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to the $5,000 performance deposit, Moermond said the property owner will need to provide a complete abatement plan laying out future lighting, cameras, bids for trade labor improvements in particular parts of the building and other evidence of a detailed scope of work.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Bieber pitched for seven seasons with the Guardians, including his Cy Young campaign, two All-Star bids and a Gold Glove Award season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
AllianceBernstein took back the asset in its unfinished state from developer Stockdale Capital Partners after a public auction that garnered no bids.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
How teams stack up in the race for automatic bids, first-round byes and staying on the right side of the bubble.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Kumar has mounted three failed bids for Congress as a Democrat.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The Big Ten resisted, favoring instead its own proposal that featured a stacked deck of automatic bids.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 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
But after all bids had been collected, the simple cotton tee fetched a whopping $17,640 ($19,300 with fees), setting a new record for the most expensive vintage T-shirt ever sold at auction.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
The district is hoping to seek bids by year's end for a construction manager.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In addition to the $5,000 performance deposit, Moermond said the property owner will need to provide a complete abatement plan laying out future lighting, cameras, bids for trade labor improvements in particular parts of the building and other evidence of a detailed scope of work.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
Bieber pitched for seven seasons with the Guardians, including his Cy Young campaign, two All-Star bids and a Gold Glove Award season.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
AllianceBernstein took back the asset in its unfinished state from developer Stockdale Capital Partners after a public auction that garnered no bids.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
How teams stack up in the race for automatic bids, first-round byes and staying on the right side of the bubble.
—Austin Mock, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
Kumar has mounted three failed bids for Congress as a Democrat.
—Mercury News Editorial, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The Big Ten resisted, favoring instead its own proposal that featured a stacked deck of automatic bids.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 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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Nix, through three quarters, had completed only one of his eight pass attempts of 10 or more air yards, according to TruMedia.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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New data reported to the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom shows that the majority of book censorship attempts are now originating from organized movements.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the King orders Ji-yeon to be the royal cook, the two begin to grow closer.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Miami cancels school, orders state of emergency About 10 minutes to the west, the community of Miami was also recovering from intense flooding.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The experience invites guests to sample bourbon at Buzzard's Roost and a cocktail at Hereafter.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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The band’s distinctive sax adds a melancholic yet dramatic touch that, combined with the lyrics, invites us not to fall in love again without caution, avoiding hurt.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Harper fouled off Snell’s fourth consecutive slider to bring the count to 1-2, then the lefty bounced a curveball before firing his fifth slider in six tries.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Hoskins’ latest attempt — his second of three potential tries — is now before Green, who will decide whether to approve the new language or order Hoskins to rewrite it.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The email obtained by NPR instructs employees working on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to avoid using about a dozen words and phrases, many of which are central to their work.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
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Further, Trump’s executive order instructs these agencies to coordinate surveillance with public health and welfare agencies to address disorderly elements in communities, even when that person has not committed a crime.—
Kate Caldwell,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 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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As Tom tells Robbie to put his gun down, the screen goes black.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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But Indy commands the screen and earns his spot as a leader of the 2025 spooky season.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Even for Latines who aren’t necessarily Bad Bunny or reggaeton fans, the artist commands respect.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Bids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bids. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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