tend (to)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tend (to)
Verb
  • Others credit the accessibility of religious content through social media and influencers, some like Desantis— who has over 220K followers and 4.4M likes on TikTok alone— speak directly to a generation navigating complex identity issues.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • He’s clearly well liked but doesn’t get a lot of sympathy from his fellow chefs here.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Four Seasons New York Downtown property is also likely to lure in gala guests who prefer a stay in the heart of Tribeca.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2025
  • There really is something for every kid here—even ones who prefer quiet with a calm corner.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 19 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • At a time when practically the entire rom-com genre has gravitated to streaming, this bilingual theatrical offering from Sony Pictures Classics feels like the best kind of throwback.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Gass said AURs in the DTC channel are up mid-single digits as consumers gravitate to premium products.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • If the club can dominate in that area, the special teams should favor Edmonton and result in wins.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

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