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 sale was the result of what YMCA officials called an unsolicited, compelling opportunity from Chadwick’s church.
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Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
After the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Any unsolicited contact about the estate, by phone, mail, or email, should be verified directly with your attorney before any response.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Edgewell Personal Care — Shares jumped more than 9% following a Bloomberg News report, citing people familiar, that said the consumer goods company rejected an unsolicited takeover offer at $30 a share from private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners.
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Sarah Min,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
After the girl and Valentin-Rios connected, Valentin-Rios began sending her unsolicited nude photographs, the lawsuit says.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Any unsolicited contact about the estate, by phone, mail, or email, should be verified directly with your attorney before any response.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Edgewell Personal Care — Shares jumped more than 9% following a Bloomberg News report, citing people familiar, that said the consumer goods company rejected an unsolicited takeover offer at $30 a share from private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners.
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Sarah Min,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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This unwanted movement, known as the polysulfide shuttle effect, causes active material loss, side reactions, self-discharge, and rapid capacity degradation.
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Leaving it in piles around your yard can lead to unwanted reseeding and regrowth.
Adjective
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The company believes separating trim functions from full system startup could improve convenience and reduce unnecessary power use.
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Increasing staff at medical facilities during heat waves could also prevent unnecessary deaths.
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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