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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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Experts say the key is to remain cautious of any unsolicited request involving returns, payments or account changes, especially when time pressure is involved.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Kkondae is a popular Korean slang term used to refer to people who give unsolicited advice or force their outdated way of thinking on other (usually younger) people.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Prosecutors argue the order is needed to protect the jury pool, while defense attorneys contend the request is unsupported and unnecessary.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Domingo could handle the sudden slide into horror, having also played Joe Jackson this year, but the gory resolution seemed unnecessary.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Head of School Wallace Worden went to the Fulton family’s home uninvited on the Saturday after the assault, according to the lawsuit.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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Blanchard showed up to the mobile home uninvited, Deputy District Attorney Casey Cunningham told jurors during the trial.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
26 May 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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