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
Brian Alexis Patron Lopez had argued that his conviction should be vacated because the juror who received the unsolicited text message had expressed concern that it might be related to the case and discussed those concerns with other jurors.
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Guests also are not allowed to take unsolicited photos or videos that may disrupt others.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Don't click on links in unsolicited messages, and verify any claims through official channels before responding.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
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Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Guests also are not allowed to take unsolicited photos or videos that may disrupt others.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Don't click on links in unsolicited messages, and verify any claims through official channels before responding.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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Also this week, your smart refrigerator may come with a new unwanted feature—advertisements.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Sep. 2025
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As a result, valuable lithium-bearing minerals are carried to the surface by air bubbles, while unwanted materials remain behind.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Born with eczema that covered my arms and legs in red, rashy welts, peaking as a teenager and returning, uninvited, throughout my adulthood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Undeterred, on March 3, 2023, Sanders went to Kruitbosch’s home uninvited.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But while cookware was included in the original draft, it was exempted from the final text after protests from cookware companies and their employees, who argued the ban would jeopardize jobs and was unnecessary on health grounds.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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For families, the villas are also pre-stocked with bulky-but-essential items like a highchair and Pack-n-Play, so there’s no need to overpack or deal with the unnecessary hassle of hauling these supplies with you.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
26 Sep. 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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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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