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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
As temperatures around the state continue to drop, you may be tempted to crank up your thermostat to battle the cold.
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Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
The 30-year-old has a player option for next year, and even after a limited season, he could be tempted by the thin shortstop market (leaving few alternatives for the Braves).
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
With a classic V-neck, cap sleeves, and lightweight material, you might be tempted to order one in every color.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Though fall is a great time to clean up your garden and prep it for spring, don’t be tempted to prune or fertilize trees and shrubs too late in the season.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Business owners, who may be tempted to file taxes as an S-corp to avoid paying self-employment taxes, will sacrifice earnings that count toward their retirement benefits, Valega said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies might be tempted to reboot their roster after winning just two playoff games in the last two years combined, but a return for most of the players seems more likely.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
If you’re tempted by low-APR promotions, their terms may be capped at 48 or 60 months.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
The 30-year-old has a player option for next year, and even after a limited season, he could be tempted by the thin shortstop market (leaving few alternatives for the Braves).
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
With a classic V-neck, cap sleeves, and lightweight material, you might be tempted to order one in every color.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
Though fall is a great time to clean up your garden and prep it for spring, don’t be tempted to prune or fertilize trees and shrubs too late in the season.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025
Business owners, who may be tempted to file taxes as an S-corp to avoid paying self-employment taxes, will sacrifice earnings that count toward their retirement benefits, Valega said.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies might be tempted to reboot their roster after winning just two playoff games in the last two years combined, but a return for most of the players seems more likely.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
If you’re tempted by low-APR promotions, their terms may be capped at 48 or 60 months.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempted
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But to be honest, the 20th anniversary, in other people’s hands, would not have lured me back.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The men were lured into fighting under the pretext of lucrative employment contracts, a statement issued by South Africa’s presidency said.—
Reuters 16 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many members of the British military have risked their lives and died in battle, there have also been lives lost at the hands of those same forces.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another recall in October affected more than 63,000 vehicles due to excessively bright headlights that risked blinding other drivers.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Choudhary, a collector of contemporary art as well as Indian artifacts, considered a career in hospitality before he was seduced by the gems his family has traded for centuries.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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Farrell plays John, the ambitious and chatty servant who is seduced by the mistress of the house (Jessica Chastain), as a nervous bundle of energy who becomes more agonized and frantic over the course of the film.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Shoppers from all over Dallas-Forth Worth ventured to the store and propelled its growth in the following years.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
6 Nov. 2025
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One of the many heart-wrenching stories that stood out to Bacon was Eddie Bindon, a first assistant engineer, who bought his wife a 25th anniversary ring the day before the Fitzgerald ventured out.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Africa’s leading banking groups are targeting DR Congo, enticed by one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies and the promise of a lucrative mining sector, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Miami should have purged the roster even more, shipping off starters for draft picks, but apparently none of the bids enticed Ross and his minions, who are the individuals really calling the shots now.—
Omar Kelly
November 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Black Cincinnatians persuaded the city to grant them 30 extra days.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Tempted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempted. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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