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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
These are the moments when artistry sneaks in unbidden; Annabel understands that if art is created out of life, the latter has to have space to happen.
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Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
Still, unbidden and unpaid endorsements are regularly provided by celebrities, including Kerry Washington and Kendall Jenner, who have raved in interviews about the Cloud Sofa, an RH staple that currently starts at about $4,800.
—David Segal, New York Times, 8 June 2024
After dessert, Caro went unbidden to the kitchen, returning with a thermal carafe of hot water and a brown jar of Nescafé.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024
And like Peter Falk’s immortal gumshoe, Elsbeth — who will insert herself unbidden into an investigation — asks a lot of questions, some merely out of curiosity.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
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Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
Still, unbidden and unpaid endorsements are regularly provided by celebrities, including Kerry Washington and Kendall Jenner, who have raved in interviews about the Cloud Sofa, an RH staple that currently starts at about $4,800.
—David Segal, New York Times, 8 June 2024
After dessert, Caro went unbidden to the kitchen, returning with a thermal carafe of hot water and a brown jar of Nescafé.
—Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2024
And like Peter Falk’s immortal gumshoe, Elsbeth — who will insert herself unbidden into an investigation — asks a lot of questions, some merely out of curiosity.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbidden
Adjective
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Removing unwanted body hair shouldn’t come at the expense of your time, wallet, or sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The service makes a huge effort to minimize unwanted messages and behavior, benefiting both men and women.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The first project yields too many false positives, introducing an unacceptable amount of friction into the consumer experience.—
Shazia Manus,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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But Humane Society officials insist any cut over $1 million is unacceptable and will prompt the nonprofit to stop providing service to the city.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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To avoid falling for these traps, Trend Micro encourages users to approach unsolicited technical instructions with caution, verify the legitimacy of video sources, and report suspicious posts on social media, messaging apps, or email.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Dalal then poses this question: Does a TikTok video qualify as unsolicited advice?—
Eliza Brooke,
Vox,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Patrick Boel, managing director at real estate developer Roundhouse, said most of the land the company owns is in areas where the new zoning code already provides for high-density housing, large heights and no parking requirements, making any incentives unnecessary.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
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Routing software then optimizes waste collection schedules, reducing unnecessary trips and lowering fuel consumption.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The creations then build a castle and cheer the completion of their new home, only to be interrupted by an uninvited guest.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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The mom-to-be also revealed a history of her parents disregarding boundaries, recalling when her father showed up uninvited at her half-sister’s delivery.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Dering declined to comment Tuesday about how the media attention has impacted sales and the company, as well as the precariousness of navigating such unsought publicity.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
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On the 21st of April, only a third of the way through spring, our 88 degrees may have seemed thermal precocity, an unsought rush to summer.—
Martin Weil,
Washington Post,
22 Apr. 2023
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“Unbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbidden. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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