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
So far no company has come forward with an unsolicited proposal to do that work.
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Be cautious of unsolicited calls.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As one of the network’s top stars, Guthrie has been accustomed to receiving fan mail and unsolicited messages, some of which have crossed the line, a source told the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The following month, Colliers sent an unsolicited offer to buy Grandbridge directly to Rocco.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
Be cautious of unsolicited calls.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
As one of the network’s top stars, Guthrie has been accustomed to receiving fan mail and unsolicited messages, some of which have crossed the line, a source told the Daily Mail.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
The following month, Colliers sent an unsolicited offer to buy Grandbridge directly to Rocco.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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People block unwanted numbers, and no one under 30 has heard of the White Pages.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Equally important to locking desirable heat and moisture in, aluminum foil is also highly effective at keeping unwanted elements out.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For locals, these sheltered passages can also make surfacing almost unnecessary.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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But their efforts are not enough to save this unnecessary sequel that smacks of a cash grab.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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