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
The superintendent noted that there could be other universities eventually interested in leasing Miami-Dade school district land for a similar purpose, although this was an unsolicited proposal and did not undergo a bidding process, allowing other schools to apply.
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Miami Herald, 26 July 2025
As someone whose success began online, where trolls are in high supply, Stalter has learned to navigate unsolicited feedback about her appearance.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Oddly, the spreadsheet does not include the controversial $10 million political donation or its subsequent disbursement in the form of two unsolicited $5 million grants.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Port staff and an outside real estate consultant firm have discussed the unsolicited Pangaea proposal continuously since the original submission, the records show.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Miami Herald, 26 July 2025
As someone whose success began online, where trolls are in high supply, Stalter has learned to navigate unsolicited feedback about her appearance.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Oddly, the spreadsheet does not include the controversial $10 million political donation or its subsequent disbursement in the form of two unsolicited $5 million grants.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Port staff and an outside real estate consultant firm have discussed the unsolicited Pangaea proposal continuously since the original submission, the records show.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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The inspection service recommends that unwanted packages be returned to the sender, if a return address is available.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The club has spent the summer attempting to move on five unwanted players from the first-team squad.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Perfect conditions for all those uninvited volunteers.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
15 Aug. 2025
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What exactly is provided to those uninvited lenders?—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Nava said another key part of his work this year is tamping down any unnecessary fears and countering misinformation posted on social media and spread amongst farm workers in WhatsApp groups.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Refuse receptacles/compactor and surrounding enclosure is not clean and/or free of unnecessary items and litter.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Finally, a bit of unasked for advice to all burgeoning pop music stars whose life could become a jukebox musical: maybe go on tour a little bit less?—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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Meanwhile, key questions go unasked and unanswered.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2025
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