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
My unsolicited advice was not heeded, but Buehrle would be up to stay, beer keg or no beer keg.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Newsom also has issued an order to protect fire victims from predatory land speculators who make unsolicited and undervalued offers.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
What followed was a six-month drama that began with Musk submitting an unsolicited bid in mid-April that was opposed by the board.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Be wary of phishing attempts and have strong antivirus software: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, texts or phone calls asking for your credit card information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Newsom also has issued an order to protect fire victims from predatory land speculators who make unsolicited and undervalued offers.
—Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
What followed was a six-month drama that began with Musk submitting an unsolicited bid in mid-April that was opposed by the board.
—Lora Kolodny,ari Levy, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Be wary of phishing attempts and have strong antivirus software: Be cautious of unsolicited emails, texts or phone calls asking for your credit card information.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 26 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for unsolicited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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If pigeons are nesting in unwanted areas in winter, wait until the babies fledge to make your repairs.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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The jury winners this year hail from Cyprus, Spain, Germany, Iran, Taiwan and the U.S. and exemplify the best of creative independent filmmaking, covering subjects ranging from immigration, pay equity, environmental dangers, unwanted pregnancy, neuroscience and hempcrete construction.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And on the uninvited guest list: one PETA protester, who got dragged out of the venue, screaming, by a team of security guards.—
Kristen Tauer,
WWD,
10 Feb. 2025
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The groom, whose family had a complex relationship with the uninvited guest, had carefully curated the guest list.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Critics argue that the process, which involves replacing breathable air with pure nitrogen, may cause unnecessary suffering.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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In the absence of the local paper, will the void be filled by the unregulated cesspool of social media where facts and truth are often unnecessary baggage?—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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