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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
Daniel’s presence is but one of many not-so-subtle ways Lestat tempts Louis back into his life.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
Doue and Dembele also drop into midfield, while Kvaratskhelia is his usual destructive self off the left, rounding off a nightmare of rotations and raw running power that tempts defences out of their shape before smashing through.
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Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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.
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Jorge Ebro
may 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
The casino now resides in many homes and daily tempts the occupants.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ian Cohen,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2026
Doue and Dembele also drop into midfield, while Kvaratskhelia is his usual destructive self off the left, rounding off a nightmare of rotations and raw running power that tempts defences out of their shape before smashing through.
—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Frida is the most significant secondary figure — the person who tempts Gabrielle away from her trajectory, making her pause and ponder roads not taken.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempts
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Blyth was nominated in the supporting role as Mildred's spoiled daughter, Veda, who seduces her mother's second husband (Zachary Scott), then riddles him with bullets in a jealous rage.
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.
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The current system risks patient dissatisfaction if complex issues aren't addressed by doctors, and further physician disenfranchisement is unsustainable.
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Kalshi risks more Illinois fights Illinois seems certain that there are many questions that courts must answer before prediction markets like Kalshi can keep taking sports wagers.
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In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.
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Named for the English resort city of Bath, Bath County entices visitors to slow down and connect with nature.
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While celebrating this enduring model, the nation confronts serious challenges and concerning efforts to suppress civic groups.
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When ambitious young athlete Jamal (Stenline) enters her life and confronts the dangerous world around her, everything fractures.
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That is, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing.
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Sure, Antarctica has penguins, but the Arctic lures travelers north with polar bears and walruses, especially in the remote Svalbard archipelago.
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Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
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When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
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And there's a saying in America, if someone betrays you, you've been sold down the river.
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The anxiety that expanding representation will displace Lincoln or Washington betrays a curious fragility.
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“Tempts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempts. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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