bidder
Americannoun
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a person who bids or offers a particular amount to purchase something, usually in competition with other potential buyers.
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a person or company that bids or proposes a particular amount as a charge to complete a project or service, often competitively.
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Cards. a player who makes a bid of a particular quantity or suit.
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Petty will put the winning bidder among competing graffiti removers to work within two weeks, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
They also say that now that easyJet’s board has shown it’s willing to entertain offers at an agreed level, a counter bidder could emerge.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
The mining ministry has yet to announce the winning bidder.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
However, one bidder with deeper pockets could drive off in their purchase.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Spy gear that can eavesdrop on all the prime minister's top-secret communications and then uplink classified information to a satellite, which Dr. Loofah will download and sell to the highest bidder.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
The lawyer appointed by the court to oversee the foreclosure auction said he assumed most bidders planned to flip the home for resale.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The existing lenders have made it clear that they would be prepared to join the bidders for Thames in that scenario.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Grove owner Rick Caruso was among the bidders for Television City, formerly known as CBS Television City, last time it was on the market and could emerge as a possible bidder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
It’s not just Wall Street, either: a working paper last year, studying a large online auction platform in the Netherlands, came away with an estimate that 21% of bidders are prone to round-number bias.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
Colonel was known for his ability to detect even the slightest nod or gesture from bidders.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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