1
as in ways
an established pattern of behavior
a tendency to drop things a tendency to make snap judgments
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2
as in trends
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
we'll be seeing a tendency for skirt lengths to get shorter this coming season
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as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a youth with a natural tendency toward arts and crafts instead of sports
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Recent Examples of tendencies
But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.
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Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
This could potentially wear them out, disperse their argumentative bluster, and might even open their eyes to their woefully over-the-top arguing tendencies.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Understanding your own tendencies is the first step to improving communication.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Ball-stoppers rarely align with the principles of winning basketball, and Randle’s tendencies are as entrenched as ever.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Micro-Management in Disguise Narcissistic bosses are often skilled at reframing their most controlling tendencies as virtues.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its horror tendencies are just a bonus.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The book focuses on Jinger's people-pleasing tendencies, which resulted in struggles with her mental health, including an eating disorder.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The change shifted the workload for staff members who work weeks ahead to break down film and identify an opposing team’s tendencies.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
This could potentially wear them out, disperse their argumentative bluster, and might even open their eyes to their woefully over-the-top arguing tendencies.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Understanding your own tendencies is the first step to improving communication.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Ball-stoppers rarely align with the principles of winning basketball, and Randle’s tendencies are as entrenched as ever.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Micro-Management in Disguise Narcissistic bosses are often skilled at reframing their most controlling tendencies as virtues.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its horror tendencies are just a bonus.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The book focuses on Jinger's people-pleasing tendencies, which resulted in struggles with her mental health, including an eating disorder.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The change shifted the workload for staff members who work weeks ahead to break down film and identify an opposing team’s tendencies.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendencies
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Still, by fully embracing data, businesses can gain a comprehensive view of their current impact and identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions in the future.Robert Bailkoski, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Page counts, while not a precise measure of regulatory burden, do reflect inclinations toward regulatory enthusiams when those are present.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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An overwhelming victory would have fed into Modi’s growing authoritarian inclinations, which were on display this year as the Indian government attacked critics at home and abroad — including in the US.Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
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Andrew had a friend who swam from Alcatraz on Wednesday morning, a tougher swim with hazards like tides and currents.Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 1 Jan. 2025
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Some areas of the estuary are diked to allow for farming, which means water no longer flows in or out with the tides.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Dec. 2024
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Resist these impulses by reminding yourself of your long-term goals and the logic behind your plan.True Tamplin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Various progressive impulses and reforms of the Roosevelt and Wilson eras, New Deal programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps, and above all, the Black Freedom Struggle built on and descended from this civic populist legacy.Harry Boyte and Trygve Throntveit, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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Because neither makes sense to him, considering Lord John’s affections toward men.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Tendencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tendencies. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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