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to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden
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Recent Examples of bidding
Joe Davidson
april 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
But in 2019, riding high after its streak of elevated genre hits, WarnerMedia won a bidding war for a five-year overall deal film and TV deal with Bad Robot that was worth $250 million.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Bruegel, a think-tank in Brussels, warned that because the EU is highly dependent on gas imports, its energy bill could soar as countries engage in bidding wars for alternative supplies of gas – including from the US.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The presence of Son on LAFC’s roster could coax additional Korean corporates into the fold, creating a more competitive bidding process.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has decided to include ostomy supplies in its competitive bidding program (CBP), limiting supplier choice in the name of cost savings.
—Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
As the helium industry typically operates via long-term contracts, chip producers have scrambled to secure short-term suppliers, exacerbating the effects of the shortage with an all-out-bidding-war.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
June interrogates him about Frankenstein and mentions the creature being forced to do another’s bidding.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
With one-of-a-kind offerings from the likes of Inglenook, Crocker & Starr, Amici Cellars, Peju, Long Meadow Ranch, and a collaboration between Dakota Shy and Detert Family Vineyards, bidding was fierce on Cabernet Franc.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Blue Devils, bidding for their sixth national title, reached the Final Four last season, falling to Houston in the semifinals.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Times first reported the contract, which opened for bidding February 24 and closes on March 13.
—Lia Russell
march 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Wrexham are bidding to reach the quarter-finals for only the fourth time in their history, and the first time since 1997.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ban companies involved in the building’s recent assessment, estimated at more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization, from bidding on future contracts related to the project.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Formal bidding is expected to start later this spring.
—Joe Davidson
april 3, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
But in 2019, riding high after its streak of elevated genre hits, WarnerMedia won a bidding war for a five-year overall deal film and TV deal with Bad Robot that was worth $250 million.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Bruegel, a think-tank in Brussels, warned that because the EU is highly dependent on gas imports, its energy bill could soar as countries engage in bidding wars for alternative supplies of gas – including from the US.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The presence of Son on LAFC’s roster could coax additional Korean corporates into the fold, creating a more competitive bidding process.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has decided to include ostomy supplies in its competitive bidding program (CBP), limiting supplier choice in the name of cost savings.
—Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
As the helium industry typically operates via long-term contracts, chip producers have scrambled to secure short-term suppliers, exacerbating the effects of the shortage with an all-out-bidding-war.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
June interrogates him about Frankenstein and mentions the creature being forced to do another’s bidding.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
With one-of-a-kind offerings from the likes of Inglenook, Crocker & Starr, Amici Cellars, Peju, Long Meadow Ranch, and a collaboration between Dakota Shy and Detert Family Vineyards, bidding was fierce on Cabernet Franc.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Giants may also be bidding farewell to another once-promising player, designating utility man Tyler Fitzgerald for assignment on Monday.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
The bill would establish uniform boxing organizations (UBOs) that would compete for the services of boxers alongside existing boxing organizations—competition that might increase benefits for boxers, who stand to gain from organizations bidding for their services.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to free agents Dylan Cease, Robert Suarez, Luis Arraez and Ryan O’Hearn.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Senior backup Cam May, who has 11 starts in his college career, is bidding for a starting role.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Blue Devils, bidding for their sixth national title, reached the Final Four last season, falling to Houston in the semifinals.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The Los Angeles Times first reported the contract, which opened for bidding February 24 and closes on March 13.
—Lia Russell
march 10, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Wrexham are bidding to reach the quarter-finals for only the fourth time in their history, and the first time since 1997.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Ban companies involved in the building’s recent assessment, estimated at more than $1 billion over 20 years for full modernization, from bidding on future contracts related to the project.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bidding
Noun
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House Bill 409, known as the Youth Charging Reform Act, would end the automatic adult charging of 14- and 15-year-olds.—
Keith Daniels,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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These results underline the advantages of solid-state architecture, including improved safety, high energy density, flexible packaging, and ultra-fast charging capability in compact vehicle applications.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This film is about the government ordering the elderly to relocate to distant housing colonies to maximize economic productivity.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The case is a rare example of a judge ordering a person’s return to the United States after being deported, said Talia Inlender, deputy director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at the UCLA School of Law.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What’s meant to feel relaxed and inviting often throws off the proportions and limits how the space can actually function.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The MorphoScan scale comes with an instruction manual and a USB-A-to-USB-C charging cable, but no wall brick.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Gardeners should carefully read and follow label instructions and avoid applying treatments when pollinators are most active.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the challenge, the players met at a beach and read a note instructing them to find an advantage that would grant one player power, leading to an immediate and rampant scramble through the island.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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LeVota did implement a cap on commercial properties by instructing county staff to manually adjust the values of more than 6,200 spaces.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When caregivers there left a suicidal resident hanging by the neck from his room’s sprinkler system without giving the man immediate aid, Florida’s healthcare watchdog agency took the uncommon action of asking a judge to shut down Villa Rosa IV.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Trump is asking the justices to uphold his Day 1 executive order eliminating birthright citizenship under a novel interpretation of the 14th Amendment and requiring parents to prove their own legal status before citizenship is granted to their children.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Classes like Music Theory 1 guide students through concepts such as diatonic and secondary dominants, four-part writing and multiple-voice exercises, including singing and dictation.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Year round — but especially fitting for Lunar New Year — Ford will print a fortune of your dictation and stuff it inside a large breakable chocolate fortune cookie.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Because there’s no telling how many times this bell will ring before changes are ushered in.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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American Airlines is telling you why your flight is delayed.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Bidding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bidding. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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