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
Untold: The Fall of Brett Favre mostly focuses on the 2010 scandal when Brett sent unsolicited explicit images to Jenn Sterger.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
But there’s also been unsolicited advice from people who don’t understand or appreciate her blonde.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025
The law allows government agencies to hand out no-bid contracts for unsolicited proposals.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Legitimate tech support will never demand unsolicited screen access; terminate the call immediately if pressured.
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—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
But there’s also been unsolicited advice from people who don’t understand or appreciate her blonde.
—Martine Thompson, Essence, 21 May 2025
The law allows government agencies to hand out no-bid contracts for unsolicited proposals.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Legitimate tech support will never demand unsolicited screen access; terminate the call immediately if pressured.
10.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsolicited
Adjective
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Using a game theory lens in a professional setting, then, can be messy and sometimes bring unwanted emotional repercussions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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For example, getting reminders about package deliveries or detecting unwanted animals in a garden.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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In an attempt to punish new castmate Angela Oakley for bringing an uninvited guest, Porsha stonewalls Angela throughout her celebratory dinner, resorting to curt, one-word answers whenever prodded by the group to participate.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
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Now, picture them coming multiple times a month throughout the year, sometimes uninvited.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Patrick Boel, managing director at real estate developer Roundhouse, said most of the land the company owns is in areas where the new zoning code already provides for high-density housing, large heights and no parking requirements, making any incentives unnecessary.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
26 May 2025
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The move comes as Trump has looked for ways to cut spending deemed unnecessary, and the Treasury estimates halting the production of pennies will save $85 million. — CNBC’s Lisa Kailai Han, Dan Mangan, Ashley Capoot, Annika Kim Constantino and Jeff Cox contributed to this report.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
23 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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