as in attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something
a dramatic film that is widely regarded as the comedian's last-ditch bid to be taken seriously as an actor
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as in orders
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 bids
Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Raman and Bass have largely been allies and have endorsed each other’s reelection bids.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The Open Division semifinalists earn automatic bids to the regional.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Courts in California and Oregon have rejected the administration's bids for sensitive voter information from those states.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The property’s proximity to the Campus at Horton may also factor into bids.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
It’s been almost three years since the last time the Huskies lost a Big East game, and the conference is so weak this season that it could be left out of the at-large bids in this year’s tournament.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Beware of low bids, estimates made over the phone or verbal quotes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
After the school board’s vote, the bids must receive final approval from the City Council or the Public Buildings Commission.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
On the title track, for instance, Wayuhi bids a catchy farewell to an ex-flame.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Sink to the Bottom With You After a fake-out proposal and a flooded runway, Emily bids Venice and her horrible boyfriend farewell.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Her friend Glinda — twinkling, bubbly, popular — bids her farewell before helping her escape.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Paul commonly bids at €20 for jobs that take hours, meaning his rate is nowhere near the wheelhouse of minimum wage.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Russia's President Vladimir Putin bids farewell to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 9, 2024.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
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However, several have appointed campaign treasurers with the intention to run – and have announced their bids.
—Chaya Tong, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Raman and Bass have largely been allies and have endorsed each other’s reelection bids.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
The Open Division semifinalists earn automatic bids to the regional.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Courts in California and Oregon have rejected the administration's bids for sensitive voter information from those states.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The property’s proximity to the Campus at Horton may also factor into bids.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
It’s been almost three years since the last time the Huskies lost a Big East game, and the conference is so weak this season that it could be left out of the at-large bids in this year’s tournament.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026
Beware of low bids, estimates made over the phone or verbal quotes.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
After the school board’s vote, the bids must receive final approval from the City Council or the Public Buildings Commission.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
As Billboard proudly celebrates these internal promotions, the company also bids farewell to longtime editor in chief Hannah Karp.
—Billboard Staff, Billboard, 20 Jan. 2026
On the title track, for instance, Wayuhi bids a catchy farewell to an ex-flame.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
Sink to the Bottom With You After a fake-out proposal and a flooded runway, Emily bids Venice and her horrible boyfriend farewell.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2025
Her friend Glinda — twinkling, bubbly, popular — bids her farewell before helping her escape.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025
Paul commonly bids at €20 for jobs that take hours, meaning his rate is nowhere near the wheelhouse of minimum wage.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Russia's President Vladimir Putin bids farewell to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia July 9, 2024.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bids
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Salah, who had five attempts, has failed to score in his last seven league appearances.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota made just eight of 33 three-point attempts and committed 20 turnovers while being held under 100 points for just the second time this season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Tired of the constant cuts, Gleeson orders Opalite and sprays his cactus, causing Swift to magically appear in his house.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Village Church invites everyone to join the community on Thursday evenings leading up to Easter for a time of worship and meditation in the church’s Briggs Chapel, located at 6225 Paseo Delicias.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Floriography, the language of flowers, invites a deeper look at how flowers convey what hearts sometimes hesitate to express.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Jayhawks, led by White’s five 3’s in seven tries, went 12-of-24 from 3 to ISU’s 9-of-27.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cowens and the other four judges – NBA greats Cazzie Russell and Satch Sanders, as well as Roger Staubach and Martina Navratilova – gave Dominique and Spud perfect 50s on their first tries.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 10,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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An acronym for Size, Activity, Location, Uniform, Time, Equipment, SALUTE is a mnemonic device that typically instructs soldiers how to systematically track details about enemies.—
Asra Q. Nomani , Alba Cuebas-Fantauzzi,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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If your dish fills quickly with water, replace the cap and empty the dish, instructs Thomas.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Choose from 21 colors, from goes-with-everything black to standout prints and textures, including holiday-ready velvet or sequins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Weaver reminded us of the coat’s versatility while wearing a goes-with-everything matte black version.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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Set in the remote highlands of Montenegro, the film tells the story of a shepherd mother and her daughter who proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of past violence that once shattered their family.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Build a balanced plate Agusala recommends slowing down when eating and paying attention to when your brain tells you to stop.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The free agent signing has been a huge factor in the trenches and commands a lot of attention from opposing offensive lines.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bourgeois commands a social media audience approaching six million followers, primarily through trainspotting content.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Bids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bids. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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