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as in lured
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet
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as in risked
to take a chance on
refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation
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Recent Examples of tempted
Today, when architecture often seems tempted to retreat in the face of cascading crises, Gehry’s career suggests a different response.
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Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Squeamish viewers may be tempted to follow her.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Plan Around Kids’ Stamina Overscheduling is a common family travel mistake, especially for active families tempted to pack in every trail and overlook.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
While you may be tempted to pull it out of the oven when the top starts to brown, taking the pastry past light golden edges ensures a crispy crust that’s properly cooked all the way through.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Was Perugino, the master overtaken by his pupil, similarly tempted to smash something?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
As much as we might be tempted to put these things into silos, all of these are interconnected, all of these are weaving and informing each other.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
After failing to score in three consecutive league games, Farke must be tempted to tweak the system.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
After 48 years of unsuccessful politicking, one might be tempted to call the idea of indexing capital gains a certified washout.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Squeamish viewers may be tempted to follow her.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2026
Plan Around Kids’ Stamina Overscheduling is a common family travel mistake, especially for active families tempted to pack in every trail and overlook.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
While you may be tempted to pull it out of the oven when the top starts to brown, taking the pastry past light golden edges ensures a crispy crust that’s properly cooked all the way through.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
Was Perugino, the master overtaken by his pupil, similarly tempted to smash something?
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
As much as we might be tempted to put these things into silos, all of these are interconnected, all of these are weaving and informing each other.
—Lisa Deaderick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
After failing to score in three consecutive league games, Farke must be tempted to tweak the system.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
After 48 years of unsuccessful politicking, one might be tempted to call the idea of indexing capital gains a certified washout.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempted
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Diaz converted 28 of 31 save chances last season before the Dodgers lured him away with a $69 million, three-year deal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Legend says mermaid sirens lured sailors here.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lewis risked much in trying to help those who had a tough start in life up the ladder.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some church leaders also warned that reports of a revival risked being used to promote a form of Christian nationalism that was at odds with Christ’s message.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Tommy disburses stuffings and sauces to hungry locals as the GIs seduced their grandmothers with Camels and nylon stockings.—
Dominic Green,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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The craft, once passed down through generations, is now facing the reality that fewer young people—seduced by high-flying, big-city office jobs—are interested in toiling in its timeworn factories.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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While no moon landing is in store for the mission, the crew will test systems and hardware for future expeditions to the surface while traveling up to 6,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon – the farthest humans have ever ventured in space.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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With energetic folk music, members of the lively seven-piece band swapped instruments, skipped around the stage, ventured out into the crowd and inspired the audience to sing along.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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For their version, TWS added an endearing shoulder shake to the choreography that enticed a slew of A-list Korean celebrities to imitate them.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Carr allegedly groomed the boy and enticed him into sharing nude video and photo images.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Lawrence Mower,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Tempted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempted. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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