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
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.
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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
Moreover, unsolicited comments about appearance rarely invite a productive response.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
How to avoid scams Stern said people should verify messages directly on official websites or by phone and avoid clicking links or sharing personal information with unsolicited contacts.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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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
Moreover, unsolicited comments about appearance rarely invite a productive response.
—John Bowe, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
How to avoid scams Stern said people should verify messages directly on official websites or by phone and avoid clicking links or sharing personal information with unsolicited contacts.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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Some members felt that the mikvah would be used more frequently than what was being represented in the meeting, which would cause unwanted traffic on a narrow residential street.—
Lauren Costantino
February 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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Below, experts share some of their favorite ways to donate unwanted items, plus how to determine whether your items are suitable.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The purpose of minutes is to record the corporation’s decisions, not comments or discussions, so including open forum questions or comments is unnecessary.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Council should start by strengthening protections so that teaching artists can continue to serve the New Yorkers who need them without unnecessary delays.—
Kimberly Olsen,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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