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as in lured
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet
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as in risked
to take a chance on
refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation
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Recent Examples of tempted
Greta is so flummoxed by this gorgeous creature standing before her that she's tempted to genuflect and kiss her hand instead of shaking it.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
You may be tempted to leap ahead — stay strong!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
While jittery investors may be tempted to sit out the market turbulence, those who move in and out of investments stand to lose the most, JPMorgan Asset Management data shows.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The problem is, we’re often tempted to rush to the spectacular, when the perfectly mundane will more than suffice.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
After Tatis fouled off the next pitch, Flaherty did what a lot of pitchers will do to Tatis and tempted him with a slider that broke low and outside the zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Today, when architecture often seems tempted to retreat in the face of cascading crises, Gehry’s career suggests a different response.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Squeamish viewers may be tempted to follow her.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Plan Around Kids’ Stamina Overscheduling is a common family travel mistake, especially for active families tempted to pack in every trail and overlook.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
You may be tempted to leap ahead — stay strong!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
While jittery investors may be tempted to sit out the market turbulence, those who move in and out of investments stand to lose the most, JPMorgan Asset Management data shows.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
The problem is, we’re often tempted to rush to the spectacular, when the perfectly mundane will more than suffice.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
After Tatis fouled off the next pitch, Flaherty did what a lot of pitchers will do to Tatis and tempted him with a slider that broke low and outside the zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Today, when architecture often seems tempted to retreat in the face of cascading crises, Gehry’s career suggests a different response.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Squeamish viewers may be tempted to follow her.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Plan Around Kids’ Stamina Overscheduling is a common family travel mistake, especially for active families tempted to pack in every trail and overlook.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempted
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Diaz converted 28 of 31 save chances last season before the Dodgers lured him away with a $69 million, three-year deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Legend says mermaid sirens lured sailors here.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lewis risked much in trying to help those who had a tough start in life up the ladder.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some church leaders also warned that reports of a revival risked being used to promote a form of Christian nationalism that was at odds with Christ’s message.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The craft, once passed down through generations, is now facing the reality that fewer young people—seduced by high-flying, big-city office jobs—are interested in toiling in its timeworn factories.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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The crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon — the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Kelly ventured to space four times during NASA’s shuttle program and retired from the agency in 2011 after a 15-year career.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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The synopsis, just like the film's title, fails to prepare viewers for the level of chaos the film brings, which Matarazzo says enticed him.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, though, the excitement around AI infrastructure spending has waned, and now the market seems as spooked by it than enticed.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Lawrence Mower,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Tempted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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