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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
Sometimes violets come up, unbidden.
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Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 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
To be clear, expecting a union to fairly represent even nonmembers isn’t a burden imposed unbidden on an unwilling victim.
—Jeff Rhodes, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The answer comes to her unbidden — as Polly One (Exarchopoulos) leans over the bar, Jess sees the name FELIX tramp-stamped on her back.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 July 2025
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Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 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
To be clear, expecting a union to fairly represent even nonmembers isn’t a burden imposed unbidden on an unwilling victim.
—Jeff Rhodes, Oc Register, 30 July 2025
The answer comes to her unbidden — as Polly One (Exarchopoulos) leans over the bar, Jess sees the name FELIX tramp-stamped on her back.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbidden
Adjective
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One of the council members suggested placing Dumpsters in each ward during the week for people to rid themselves of unwanted items.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Three other women have accused him of unwanted advances, including sending nude photos and explicit messages.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some women said Swalwell sent them unsolicited nude images or explicit messages.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Government agencies, banks, and tech companies do not request this information through unsolicited calls, emails, or messages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The marketers generated doctors’ orders for the unnecessary medical equipment by using telemedicine companies, many of which were written by doctors who did not have a pre-existing relationship with the beneficiaries or who were not treating them, the indictment said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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After the crashes, some passengers had even gotten unnecessary surgeries, encouraged by lawyers who told them that going under the knife would result in a higher settlement.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Our experts break down exactly what in your yard may be attracting these uninvited reptiles and how to keep them away from your home and yard.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Call a Pest Professional or Beekeeper If a swarm of bees has taken up as uninvited guests at your home, Hare recommends calling a pest professional or local beekeeper.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The question that went largely unasked in press coverage: how many companies received similar demands and complied, quietly, because refusing was not a viable option?—
Steven Wolfe Pereira,
Forbes.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Previous iterations of the program have struggled to follow instructions and often make unasked-for changes.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Unbidden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbidden. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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