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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
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The large tender garage is capable of housing a 30-foot-long limo tender.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
On this tender roots reggae ballad, Lila croons of the specific pain sourced from betryal and shattered trust.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
According to the email sent by the OPM, federal employees have until next Thursday to tender their resignations and be eligible for the benefits promised.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In batches, blanch the green beans until tender, about 3 minutes of full boiling.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The large tender garage is capable of housing a 30-foot-long limo tender.
—Bill Springer, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
The country also issued an import tender for 20,000 tons of LPG and is seeking additional oil supplies.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
On this tender roots reggae ballad, Lila croons of the specific pain sourced from betryal and shattered trust.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Losing the confidence vote means Barnier will be forced to tender his resignation to French President Emmanuel Macron just three months after he was installed as premier on Sept. 5; Barnier’s administration will be the shortest-lived in France’s Fifth Republic, which began in 1958.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
According to the email sent by the OPM, federal employees have until next Thursday to tender their resignations and be eligible for the benefits promised.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
Adjective
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The exfiltrated data included the following browser files, which can store login cookies, passwords, browsing histories, and other sensitive data.—
Dan Goodin,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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The indictment alleges Tian also sent Duan links to Google Drive accounts containing sensitive information on US military weapons systems, such as Bradley and Stryker US Army fighting vehicles.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers suggest that when romantic partners are more physically affectionate, people feel safer in their relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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During a visit to his Elmhurst home, Farr was affectionate to his mother and to his caregiver and companion, Kareem Stevenson.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Similarly, Thomas Insel, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, has emphasized the need for a system that prioritizes both effective treatment and compassionate care.—
Alan M. Langlieb,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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During Trump's first term, Johnson successfully advocated for dozens of commutations, pardons, and compassionate releases.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Salesforce shares fell in extended trading Wednesday on mixed quarterly results and weak guidance.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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There aren’t enough affordable ones and the charging infrastructure is weak.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These exercises can help mitigate the effects Going for a walk is one of the gentlest and healthiest forms of exercise, Gjergja said.—
Melanie Radzicki McManus,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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The group was equally adept with dancefloor fodder and gentle ballads.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Strong cash flows helped the firm swing to a net cash position of £475 million from having net debt of £2 billion in 2023.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The knife was displayed on a table along with cash and a cellphone.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The footpath, officially completed in 1937 with the help of Civilian Conservation Corps workers during the Great Depression, has since become a haven for hikers, offering a respite from modern life.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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With the latter, the bike offers a range of 70+ miles (112+ km) on a single charge, which, by the way, takes six hours to go from 0 to 100%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Glassware without a microwave-safe label should not be used, including non-tempered glass, antique or fragile glassware, or glass with metallic trims or decorations.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hours before talks began, an Israeli official said the country would not withdraw from a strategic corridor in the Gaza Strip as called for under the cease-fire, a refusal that could severely complicate negotiations with Hamas and key mediator Egypt at a sensitive moment for the fragile truce.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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