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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
a tender wound tender plants that cannot take the cold tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tender embrace between father and daughter
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a very tender child who always seems to be sick
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
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as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
money from that board game is not legal tender and can't be exchanged for goods or services
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as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist
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Recent Examples of tender
Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Dolly Parton leads this week’s crop of new music, with her tender tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, after his passing at the age of 82 on March 3.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
The business got its modest start in the California parking lot in 2017 when a few friends with a grill and an idea to sell tender and juicy brined chicken made flavorful by spices.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Upon tendering his resignation, Rawlinson transitioned to an advisory role (payment of $1.44 million per year) plus a $2 million stock grant.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Bake, checking halfway to add more water if needed, until the onions are very tender and caramelized and the liquid has reduced slightly, about 2 hours.
—Emily St. Martin, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025
Dolly Parton leads this week’s crop of new music, with her tender tribute to her late husband, Carl Dean, after his passing at the age of 82 on March 3.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Earlier this week, the 49ers placed a second-round tender on Mason, who was a restricted free agent.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
The business got its modest start in the California parking lot in 2017 when a few friends with a grill and an idea to sell tender and juicy brined chicken made flavorful by spices.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Every tight end from 2024 is under team control for 2025 after the team tendered Lucas Krull as an ERFA this week.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2025
Upon tendering his resignation, Rawlinson transitioned to an advisory role (payment of $1.44 million per year) plus a $2 million stock grant.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
Adjective
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Jordan Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of NFL icon Bill Belichick, let slip an affectionate nickname for the legendary coach.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner continue to get along swimmingly, and the two have been spotted being playfully affectionate during recent outings.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Beyond his incredible work as an actor, Mason is a genuinely kind and compassionate individual who fosters a spirit of acceptance and collaboration in our theatre program.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025
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Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Murena Pixel Tablet And Third-Party Apps The ecosystem for Android tablets is weaker than that of Android smartphones.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Cleanup crews noted the tree’s root system was very weak.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This gentle spray soothes stings and hot spots on your furry friends while also tackling bacteria and calming inflammation for your skin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2025
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But instead of chastisement, caregivers should get their child to stop scratching with gentle encouragement, kindness, and empathy.—
Andy Collinson,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At the end of 2025, Manchester United would have run out of cash.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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There are plenty of companies buying houses for cash these days.—
KC Property Group,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Yet, had Wilson not succumbed to injury in late August of that year, Newcastle would not have offered a club-record £60m, rising to £63m, for Isak.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Events are so popular that the coffee shop now offers reserved seating, as people have been arriving as early as 9am to claim spots for noon shows.—
Madalyn Mendoza,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Efficiency at what cost? Read: The rise of techno-authoritarianism Careless People illustrates how this ideological vacuum is filled by its leaders’ fleeting whims and governed by their fragile egos.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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What unfolds is a two-person dialogue on the subject of fragile masculinity.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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