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
Anyway, Sarah Taylor, this is all just my completely unsolicited opinion.
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Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Holiday gatherings have long been fraught with unsolicited comments about food, bodies, and weight from extended family.
—Christine Byrne, SELF, 22 Dec. 2025
Combs, 54, first caught the attention of Buffett’s late partner Charlie Munger, who famously recounted receiving an unsolicited letter from the former hedge fund manager.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
While the Registry is not entirely foolproof, cellphone owners may decide that any decrease in unsolicited phone calls is worth signing up.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
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Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
Holiday gatherings have long been fraught with unsolicited comments about food, bodies, and weight from extended family.
—Christine Byrne, SELF, 22 Dec. 2025
Combs, 54, first caught the attention of Buffett’s late partner Charlie Munger, who famously recounted receiving an unsolicited letter from the former hedge fund manager.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2025
While the Registry is not entirely foolproof, cellphone owners may decide that any decrease in unsolicited phone calls is worth signing up.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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Students also learn how softer, darker pencils behave differently on paper and how overworking graphite can create unwanted shine.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new testing initiative follows reporting by The Times that workers repeatedly violated cleanup protocols, possibly leaving fire contaminants behind or moving them into unwanted areas, according to federal reports.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An ultra-thin stiletto heel is the perfect counterpoint to the thickness of the platform, creating a sleek, sophisticated look that elongates the legs without adding unnecessary bulk.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Cleaning Out Your Closet All Year The key to continually getting rid of unnecessary clutter in your closet is by placing a big donation box (or duffle, or trash bag) inside your closet for easy access at the start of each year or season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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