1
as in ways
an established pattern of behavior
a tendency to drop things a tendency to make snap judgments
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2
as in trends
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
we'll be seeing a tendency for skirt lengths to get shorter this coming season
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as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a youth with a natural tendency toward arts and crafts instead of sports
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Recent Examples of tendencies
The next major point of interest is the punchy, barely contained synth bass that eats up much of the mix, but even that is pulling from a predictable arsenal of Max Martin tendencies.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Even so, there is a real responsibility on the introverted leader to understand how their natural tendencies land with the people around them and how to be most effective within that awareness.
—Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This summer, Disneyland is leaning all the way into its patriotic tendencies.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
With respect to Slaten, overstating your credentials may seem relatively insignificant but a judge should not have such tendencies.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
Following a plant's natural tendencies will make training easier and help selecting the best type of climbing structure.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Despite the brand’s promise of sustainability, shoppers have been noticing fast-fashion tendencies for years.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
These experts suggested Trump showed signs of narcissism, sociopathic tendencies, and a fixation on the haunting legacy of his punishing father.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 20 May 2026
Conceptualizing formations, coverages, routes, blocking schemes and opponent tendencies does, too.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 29 May 2026
Even so, there is a real responsibility on the introverted leader to understand how their natural tendencies land with the people around them and how to be most effective within that awareness.
—Bill Koch, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
This summer, Disneyland is leaning all the way into its patriotic tendencies.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
With respect to Slaten, overstating your credentials may seem relatively insignificant but a judge should not have such tendencies.
—Rafael Perez, Daily News, 25 May 2026
Following a plant's natural tendencies will make training easier and help selecting the best type of climbing structure.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Despite the brand’s promise of sustainability, shoppers have been noticing fast-fashion tendencies for years.
—Ashley Fetters Maloy, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
These experts suggested Trump showed signs of narcissism, sociopathic tendencies, and a fixation on the haunting legacy of his punishing father.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 20 May 2026
Conceptualizing formations, coverages, routes, blocking schemes and opponent tendencies does, too.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendencies
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The new map moved predominantly Black neighbors into white majority districts and split Wasserman Schultz’s former district five ways, leading her to launch a campaign for the 20th District.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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In performance and direction, and in the small ways in which Caswell and Wills have plotted out this isolated love story, there’s a level of great richness and detail.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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The collaboration arrives amid broader industry discussions surrounding originality and ownership in beauty, where viral trends often move faster than proper attribution.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
30 May 2026
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Born to a humble family in the twilight years of the shogunate, Higuchi Natsuko (as she was born) was the fourth child and second daughter of a man with scholarly inclinations, who as a farmer had come to the capital to seek both fortune and rank.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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Over the last week or so, the four satellites adjusted their inclinations—the angles of their orbits to the equator—by less than a degree.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2026
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When creating their own version of the character, the developers at IOI sought to emphasize that insubordination as a gameplay tool, grounding it in this Bond’s age-specific propensities.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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The importance of the weather D-day, secretly known as Operation Overlord, was timed based on several factors, including the weather, the tides and the moonlight.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Establish the right principles, deliver it with the right language and methods, and all tides will rise.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
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Pedestrians surged in all directions along the sidewalks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Some of the resort offerings feel a little forced (or like an episode of White Lotus), especially the Haab dinner experience when locals dress up in traditional Maya garb and put on a performance to honor the four cardinal directions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Squarcialupi said the time is now ripe for the brand to cross borders, toward Spain and other Mediterranean countries that have affinities with Italy.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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“Tendencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tendencies. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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