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as in seduces
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 risks
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 tempts
Frida is the most significant secondary figure — the person who tempts Gabrielle away from her trajectory, making her pause and ponder roads not taken.
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Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Boxing tempts him, the business world motivates him and his role as a promoter excites him.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The casino now resides in many homes and daily tempts the occupants.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Their taste runs so deeply Hollywood, their references so opulent and cinematic, that even a drink tray—in its cream lacquer and chrome border—tempts a standing ovation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
If a purchase tempts you, say your budget aloud, then choose the upgrade that truly supports daily life.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Like its predecessor, nearly every second of A Wave That Will Never Break tempts skepticism, albeit an inversion of that which WU LYF once inspired.
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The moon’s clash with Venus tempts you to diminish your worth.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
If a hobby upgrade tempts you, open a spreadsheet to compare options before opening your wallet!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
Boxing tempts him, the business world motivates him and his role as a promoter excites him.
—Jorge Ebro
may 6, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The casino now resides in many homes and daily tempts the occupants.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Their taste runs so deeply Hollywood, their references so opulent and cinematic, that even a drink tray—in its cream lacquer and chrome border—tempts a standing ovation.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
If a purchase tempts you, say your budget aloud, then choose the upgrade that truly supports daily life.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Like its predecessor, nearly every second of A Wave That Will Never Break tempts skepticism, albeit an inversion of that which WU LYF once inspired.
—Ian Cohen, Pitchfork, 16 Apr. 2026
The moon’s clash with Venus tempts you to diminish your worth.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
If a hobby upgrade tempts you, open a spreadsheet to compare options before opening your wallet!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempts
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The victim of his sacrifice is Gretchen, a virgin whom Faust seduces and abandons in his devilish reverie, and who kills their illegitimate child.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Reliance on external infrastructure therefore risks leaving African countries dependent not only on foreign technology providers, but on foreign legal frameworks governing sensitive health information.—
Francisca Mutapi,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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All of which risks tipping the delicate balance into chaos and gridlock, critics warn.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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This fast-growing shrub entices pollinators and birds and is deer and rabbit resistent.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The blue light entices mosquitos, gnats, flies, and fruit flies, luring them to their demise on an unforgiving sticky pad.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Before Butcher can pull the trigger, Hughie confronts him and the two fight.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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There are difficult stretches and easier spans, same as what confronts most other teams.—
Sam McDowell
Updated May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Vulcano About an hour ferry ride from Milazzo, Vulcano lures visitors with its active volcano, Gran Cratere, and open-air mud baths just steps from the port, where bathers slather on the mineral-rich goodness before rinsing in the sea.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Spring’s warmer weather lures people outdoors – and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.—
Lakshmi Chauhan,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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Its aggressive marketing strategy persuades users to buy a vast range of items at cheaper prices.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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On casting Murgia, Gaspar-Oliveri said, the actor had a face that betrays him a lot.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Don’t skip eye cream The under-eye area is often the first place that betrays a late night or an early alarm.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Tempts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempts. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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