as in attempt
an effort to do or accomplish something
a dramatic film that is widely regarded as the comedian's last-ditch bid to be taken seriously as an actor
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as in to order
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the servants were expected to do exactly as they were bidden
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Recent Examples of bid
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2026
On the other hand, a bid to keep Giannis content could perhaps have the Bucks looking in the Heat’s direction for the possible availability of Norman Powell or Andrew Wiggins.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
The hire comes as Hollywood prepares to screen and bid on buzzy films at January’s Sundance Film Festival.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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Fair Housing of Connecticut LLC filed suit against Stonington two days before New Year’s, saying the town wrongly rejected its bid to put up 83 townhouses under the 8-30g rules.
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Over the years, the show has bid farewell to iconic characters like Jerry Orbach's Lennie Briscoe and Sam Waterston's Jack McCoy.
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The Panthers go for it more than any other team in the playoffs and finished the regular season with the second-most fourth-down attempts in the NFL.—
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Trump has also repeatedly lashed out over the state’s incarceration of Tina Peters, the former county clerk convicted of state felonies related to her attempts to prove discredited election conspiracies shared by the president.—
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Free for all East Side San Jose residents, folks can sign up for pick up or order home delivery, as the foundation partners with DoorDash.—
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Trump, by contrast, ordered the capture of a leader already under narcoterrorism indictment and framed it as a drug bust and accountability for crimes, yet his opponents denounce him as aspiring to kingship and dictatorship.—
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The warmth of these paint colors counteracts the cool light in north-facing rooms, adds depth and character, and makes the otherwise cool spaces feel inviting.—
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This country ranch at 84 Hop Brook Road in Simsbury, which offers one-floor living, also has undeniable curb appeal thanks to its inviting front porch, attractive stone retaining wall, and the large level lot that is nearly an acre in size.—
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Zach LaVine scored 15 but missed six of his seven 3-point tries as Sacramento went 7 for 27 from long range.—
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The Traitors murder the Faithful one by one each night in secret, while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game.—
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On Friday, after Chew instructed jurors on how to evaluate opening statements, Baker presented surveillance footage from Building 10, Stanford’s executive offices.—
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My trail instructed me to begin with a 10-minute session in the hot stone room, followed by a Kneipp walk, then time in the hydro pool, aromatic steam room, waterfall shower, bio sauna, and salt relaxation room, ending in the herbal tea room.—
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Join our live chats or ask a question in advance.—
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
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Police added that Lattimore was arrested for not telling the officer there was a gun inside the vehicle when asked.—
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Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.—
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“Bid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bid. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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