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also unbid
as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
she arrived, unbidden, to help out at the Red Cross center
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Recent Examples of unbidden
The chant rose up from the crowd — unlikely and unbidden — during a Carolina Panthers offensive series where most football fans know you’re supposed to be quiet so the players can hear quarterback Bryce Young’s snap count.
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Dec. 2025
Like runner’s high, or epiphany in prayer, the goonstate is not the point of the practice, but rather its occasional and unbidden reward.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Then the voice interrupted, unbidden.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2025
In fact, Ruth learns of their engagement only when Alan approaches her and speaks to her unbidden, something that does not happen between unmarried men and women on the Dorf.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 2 Dec. 2025
Like runner’s high, or epiphany in prayer, the goonstate is not the point of the practice, but rather its occasional and unbidden reward.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Then the voice interrupted, unbidden.
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Oct. 2025
In fact, Ruth learns of their engagement only when Alan approaches her and speaks to her unbidden, something that does not happen between unmarried men and women on the Dorf.
—Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbidden
Adjective
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Go into your next home tour ready to ask the right questions and avoid unwanted surprises down the road.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2026
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It’s designed to deter unwanted encounters by attracting attention with a piercing siren and strobe light when the top is pulled.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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In Seasons 1-4, that vicar is Sidney Chambers (James Norton), a jazz enthusiast plagued by memories of WWII who offers unsolicited insights to gruff and initially ungrateful Det.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Also be cautious of unsolicited requests for personal or financial information, and verify communications through official State Controller’s Office channels, Cohen said.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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When miscarriage remains shrouded in secrecy and shame, people experience their loss and grief alone and, too often, in unnecessary fear.—
Dara Kass,
Time,
9 June 2026
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If your goal is to spend less, eliminate unnecessary expenses and stay on top of recurring bills with minimal effort, Rocket Money is worth considering.—
Nick Perry,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Then Elizabeth’s sister Lydia (Jenna Coleman) shows up uninvited and hysterical; her still-caddish husband, George Wickham (Matthew Goode), had an argument with his friend Capt.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Multiple witnesses testified that Anthony arrived uninvited and sat down inside the Memorial High School team tent.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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What often goes unasked is whether the remaining employees have the biological capacity to handle more work—not because of skill gaps, but due to insufficient capacity.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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And left unasked was what to do about the state’s fiscal crisis.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbidden. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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