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Recent Examples of uninvited
Nothing can turn these joyful moments into annoyances faster than a swarm of bugs showing up uninvited.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The body of commentary that has developed since, particularly in the field of postcolonial studies, has traced the ways in which uninvited borrowings follow the vectors of asymmetrical power relations.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Turns out some uninvited, four-legged guests were making themselves at home.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The episode’s tension reaches a boiling point at the ceremony, when Nate’s business associate, Naz, shows up uninvited after learning Nate is scamming him.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
The body of commentary that has developed since, particularly in the field of postcolonial studies, has traced the ways in which uninvited borrowings follow the vectors of asymmetrical power relations.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
Turns out some uninvited, four-legged guests were making themselves at home.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The episode’s tension reaches a boiling point at the ceremony, when Nate’s business associate, Naz, shows up uninvited after learning Nate is scamming him.
—Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninvited
Adjective
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People such as López often act as unwanted eyes and ears in resource-rich areas of Latin America, the most deadly region in the world for environmentalists, according to the nongovernmental organization Global Witness.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Less than six months before the 2026 midterm elections, however, the concern over Martin's leadership is, at best, an unwanted distraction for a party desperate to break the Republican Party's grip on power in Washington.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Bertha Irby of Yeadon, Delaware County, contacted In Your Corner after receiving an unsolicited call offering credit card debt relief.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Georgetown said to be mindful of unsolicited emails or messages appearing to come from Canvas, particularly those requesting login credentials or personal information.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The outfitting decision was simultaneously unnecessary and endearing.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
12 May 2026
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Lawmakers behind the 2023 legislation argued most North Carolina counties improved enough to meet federal air-quality standards, making emissions testing unnecessary, according to previous reporting by The Charlotte Observer.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninvited. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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