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  • past participle of bide.
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bid

[bid] / bɪd /


NOUN
endeavor
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STRONGEST
VERB
offer money or services
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


VERB
say
Synonyms
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STRONG


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Of the 16 companies that put in their bid, one stands out — but not because it ranked the highest in any of these categories.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Kyle earlier this week said the government would take an aggressive approach to invest in startups, in a bid to prevent them from moving out of the country to look for funding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Higher inflation raises the likelihood of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates in a bid to curtail spending.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Raman, whose district stretches from Silver Lake to Reseda, was until recently a Bass ally, endorsing her reelection bid.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“Good night, Petey. Sleep well,” I bid him.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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