as in unwanted
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I always ignore uninvited advice
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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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Artists who aim to be as enigmatic as Allen often refrain from discussing their biographies, since doing so might impose an unwanted reading on the work.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
6 May 2026
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Australia last year agreed to pay Nauru 408 million Australian dollars ($296 million) for resettlements of up to 30 years for unwanted noncitizens who could not be deported to their homelands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 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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Meanwhile, carbs are mostly unnecessary for cats and can cause additional health issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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This creates a pattern of frequently replacing your air freshener, inconsistent performance, and unnecessary waste.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninvited. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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