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 unsolicited $97 billion bid for OpenAI is, like so much Musk maneuvering, almost certainly a stunt.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages or emails on your iPhone, especially those with suspicious links or attachments.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
The Kansas Turnpike Authority doesn’t send out unsolicited texts.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Texas officials are warning residents about unsolicited mailings of seeds that might be from China — similar to incidents reported in 2020.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages or emails on your iPhone, especially those with suspicious links or attachments.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
The Kansas Turnpike Authority doesn’t send out unsolicited texts.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Texas officials are warning residents about unsolicited mailings of seeds that might be from China — similar to incidents reported in 2020.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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The shield keeps unwanted light away from the probe's main instrument, which can detect 102 wavelengths of infrared light.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.—
Nic F. Anderson,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One night, while hosting friends, a man in a fake security uniform strolled into our apartment uninvited.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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There these uninvited microbial guests have been evolving.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This phrase prevents unnecessary detours while making the person feel heard.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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O'Brien then, himself, promised not to waste time — with an unnecessary musical number about not wasting time!—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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