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 unsolicited $97 billion bid for OpenAI is, like so much Musk maneuvering, almost certainly a stunt.
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages or emails on your iPhone, especially those with suspicious links or attachments.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
The Kansas Turnpike Authority doesn’t send out unsolicited texts.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Texas officials are warning residents about unsolicited mailings of seeds that might be from China — similar to incidents reported in 2020.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025
Be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages or emails on your iPhone, especially those with suspicious links or attachments.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
The Kansas Turnpike Authority doesn’t send out unsolicited texts.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Texas officials are warning residents about unsolicited mailings of seeds that might be from China — similar to incidents reported in 2020.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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View Deal The National Geographic Power Rocket has three flight modes, easily selected with the press of a button, and with a safe landing system there's no fear of accidental collisions or unwanted damage.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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McLaren has taken the unusual step of limiting the torque and power outputs in first and second gear to prevent unwanted wheelspin from the rear-drive hypercar.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There these uninvited microbial guests have been evolving.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
27 Feb. 2025
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Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, said on Wednesday President Donald Trump should be uninvited to an upcoming G7 meeting in Alberta.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This phrase prevents unnecessary detours while making the person feel heard.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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O'Brien then, himself, promised not to waste time — with an unnecessary musical number about not wasting time!—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Dec. 2024
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These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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