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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
Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Melissa Clark’s skillet chicken with farro and leeks uses all of those leeks — the green tops are sliced, sautéed and simmered along with the whites to turn meltingly tender.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
With a limited menu of chicken tenders, a few sandwiches and a small handful of sides, the KFC spinoff brings new flavors to the table in the form of dipping and sipping.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s office said Wednesday that his chief of staff and all senior presidential secretaries had also tendered their resignations.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Kitsch recalls how Gilpin improvised a tender scene in which Sara gently teases Isaac for having a discernible heartbeat.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Melissa Clark’s skillet chicken with farro and leeks uses all of those leeks — the green tops are sliced, sautéed and simmered along with the whites to turn meltingly tender.
—Mia Leimkuhler, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
Last year’s show embraced 120 superyachts, complemented by 60 luxury tenders and megayachts measuring over 300 feet.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
With a limited menu of chicken tenders, a few sandwiches and a small handful of sides, the KFC spinoff brings new flavors to the table in the form of dipping and sipping.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
But the fact the Tigers initially tendered Baddoo a contract could bode well for his chances of remaining in the organization.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Yoon’s office said Wednesday that his chief of staff and all senior presidential secretaries had also tendered their resignations.
—Stella Kim, NBC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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Allergies acting up: Homeowners who are sensitive to dust, pollen, or animal hair may notice their allergies acting up before anything else.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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The members of the panel, known as CFIUS, had similar concerns about Grindr to the ones lawmakers have about TikTok — that the app could be used to give the Chinese government access to sensitive data about Americans, including their locations and dating preferences.Meaghan Tobin, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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Cavaliers are noted for their affectionate and gentle nature, the AKC says, as is the toy poodle, which is also known for being highly intelligent.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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There aren't that many movies specifically set on New Year's Eve, but one of the best is The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Joel and Ethan Coen's visually striking, affectionate homage to classic Hollywood screwball comedies.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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This guiding principle has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s success and its reputation for compassionate advocacy.William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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Being compassionate with yourself will give you more answers.Gillian Mohney, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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Its woman-on-the-run story is weak at times, not quite engaging enough to get through the constant death and destruction.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
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China’s persistently low consumer inflation indicates that China is struggling with weak domestic demand, stoking fears of deflation.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Nurse and aesthetician Natalie Aguilar, co-founder of N4 Skincare, recommends paring down your skincare regimen to the gentlest products in your regimen that your skin is known to tolerate.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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As such, retinol rookies may consider starting with a gentler formulation like this one, which is also fragrance-free.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2025
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With the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets also in pursuit, the Phillies will need to be ready to pony up some serious cash for the southpaw.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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The state gave them until July 2024 to return the cash, but the deadline came and went.WPEC Staff, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, some banks offer hardship programs that provide assistance for people who can’t afford large and high-interest credit card balances.Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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This innovative device analyzes eating behavior, offering insights and tips to improve dietary habits.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Watch on Deadline The result is a slickly polished slice of mainstream entertainment that portrays the city’s legal system as a precious yet fragile institution.James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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The Chinese economy slowed in the third quarter of this year, its property market remains in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn’t quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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