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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
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
There’s a dreamy element to the scenes, especially when the sweet, tender moments between the two leads.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The group's flagship 4x4 Grenadier is the platform for its submission to the MoD's Light Mobility Vehicle tender process.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Sean Conlon,alex Harring,justina Lee,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
At one point Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian allegedly tendered his resignation, citing a total takeover by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Adjective
Coated with a Memphis-style dry rub and cooked low and slow for tender results, these ribs are finger lickin' good—and your guests will agree.
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Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
There’s a dreamy element to the scenes, especially when the sweet, tender moments between the two leads.
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Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Noun
This version blends tender herbs, lemon juice, and a touch of anchovy into a creamy, vibrant sauce that’s equal parts bright, savory, and refreshing.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
The group's flagship 4x4 Grenadier is the platform for its submission to the MoD's Light Mobility Vehicle tender process.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Verb
UniCredit's bid for Commerzbank has been challenged by the German bank, which said on June 10 that no institutional investors have tendered.
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Sean Conlon,alex Harring,justina Lee,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
At one point Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian allegedly tendered his resignation, citing a total takeover by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
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Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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According to the text of the current agreement, the most sensitive nuclear issues are not yet agreed to on paper.
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Just last month, an attack on Canvas, a software used in schools and colleges, put thousands of students at risk by exposing sensitive information.
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.
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Family remembers Nazir Bell Bell's family described him as a bright and compassionate young man with a promising future.
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Plenty of evangelical pastors, writers, and advocates have called for and modelled a more compassionate and inclusive faith.
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But lingering high ticket prices combined with weaker teams might mean sparse attendance.
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Tokyo wants to appear to be fighting a weak yen, while welcoming it in private.
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Bemotrizinol is gentle enough to use on children as young as 6 months, according to the FDA, and has lower levels of absorption through the skin and into the body.
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During the Sudanese civil war, South Sudan’s elephant population plummeted from 100,000 to 5,000 over three decades, as herds of gentle bystanders got caught in the crossfire.
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Conley also has the most campaign cash, with $940,000 on hand.
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This anonymous political cash is commonly known as dark money, and its prevalence is growing.
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Amid mounting outcry, Bass offered a public tribute to the dog.
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Migis Lodge on Sebago Lake South Casco, Maine With 35 lakefront cottages and a lodge offering multiple styles of rooms, the all-inclusive Migis Lodge on Maine's Sebago Lake is a great choice for large families.
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When students learn new information, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, according to the pediatric association.
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The fierce woman who always wore black, who could light up a room with her sly jokes and smoky laughter, grew quieter and more fragile after losing her lover.
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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