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
Her comments were an unsolicited response to the death of Renee Good.
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
The Pangaea project was first submitted to the port as an unsolicited, top-secret proposal in February 2024, with agency staff quietly evaluating the idea for 18 months before commissioners publicly convened to approve the negotiation contract.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The police department warned the community to be alert to phone scams that may appear or sound convincing, and said residents, as a general rule, should not provide financial or personal information over the phone, especially during unsolicited calls.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also warned about a variation on brushing scams where the unsolicited packages contain a QR code.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
The Pangaea project was first submitted to the port as an unsolicited, top-secret proposal in February 2024, with agency staff quietly evaluating the idea for 18 months before commissioners publicly convened to approve the negotiation contract.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
The police department warned the community to be alert to phone scams that may appear or sound convincing, and said residents, as a general rule, should not provide financial or personal information over the phone, especially during unsolicited calls.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also warned about a variation on brushing scams where the unsolicited packages contain a QR code.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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This one contains retinol and glycolic acid to smooth fine lines and unwanted texture while targeting crepey skin.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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The new shell allows sodium ions to pass freely while blocking larger electrolyte molecules that cause unwanted side reactions.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Santeiro, 63, of Miami Lakes, was found guilty in March 2022 of nine counts of healthcare fraud, including conspiring with others to bill $112 million to private insurers for detox services that were never provided or were medically unnecessary at two substance-abuse facilities in Broward County.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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No roadways are closed but unnecessary travel is discouraged.—
Cheryl Vari,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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