as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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Recent Examples of unsolicited
After arriving at Pulse that night, Wolf, Leinonen and Guerrero settled into their usual spot on the patio where Leinonen, a clinical psychologist who went by Drew, was known to offer unsolicited therapy sessions after a few drinks, Wolf says.
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Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
On Monday, Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, launched an unsolicited 31 billion euro (about $36 billion) bid for MPS.
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Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Bears receiver Kalif Raymond, a newcomer this spring, twice delivered unsolicited praise Tuesday for the way Loveland works, an example, Raymond said, of the winning culture coming to life at Halas Hall.
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Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
The San Diego City Council agreed Monday to pursue negotiations with longtime hotel developer Robert Green, who brought to the city an unsolicited proposal to build a high-rise tower that would include 460 housing units, of which 15% would be income-restricted for 55 years.
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Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
On Monday, Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, launched an unsolicited 31 billion euro (about $36 billion) bid for MPS.
—
Anna Matranga,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Bears receiver Kalif Raymond, a newcomer this spring, twice delivered unsolicited praise Tuesday for the way Loveland works, an example, Raymond said, of the winning culture coming to life at Halas Hall.
—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
The San Diego City Council agreed Monday to pursue negotiations with longtime hotel developer Robert Green, who brought to the city an unsolicited proposal to build a high-rise tower that would include 460 housing units, of which 15% would be income-restricted for 55 years.
—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
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And at roughly 100 calories per tablespoon apiece, both butter and margarine can be calorie-dense, making either choice capable of causing unwanted weight gain.
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Uniqlo has made a virtue of it, challenging two BA fashion graduates from Central Saint Martins, part of the University of the Arts London, to spin the unwanted items into new designs.
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In a separate case, Oren David Shachar of Van Nuys, Abraham Shin of Corona and Jeannie Choi of Torrance are accused of participating in a healthcare fraud scheme involving submitting false claims for medically unnecessary hospice care services.
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Overcollection of personal information often indicates monetization through data sharing rather than delivering user value, creating unnecessary privacy and security risks.
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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