1
as in ways
an established pattern of behavior
a tendency to drop things a tendency to make snap judgments
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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
While bad tendencies showed up in each loss enough good things seemed to appear in the wins.
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Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
To identify workaholics, the researchers used established psychological surveys that measure both excessive and compulsive working tendencies.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Longtime backups may even be asked to break down certain clips of upcoming coverages or patterns beyond what coaches are preparing so the starter has less on his own plate, or to cue up past notes of familiar defensive tendencies just in case there’s a clue that will help solve a problem.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Shildt pointed toward Cease’s flyball tendencies, facing a right-hander and the offensive environment at Coors Field as a reason to use Cronenworth at shortstop so Luis Arraez (second base), Ryan O’Hearn (first base) and Gavin Sheets (DH) could all be in Sunday’s lineup.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Dennis is often seen playing it as a way of acting out his manipulative tendencies toward actual human beings, and Dennis and Roman also go to a Hollywood party as Sims.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
New head coach Ben Johnson needs to reel in Caleb Williams' hero-ball tendencies.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Hastings says that the move to Miami will enable the festival to reach a true plurality of Latin demographics, avoiding the regional tendencies of both Southern California, where Mexican and Central American nationalities dominate culturally, and New York, which favors Caribbeans.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Conscientiousness is generally associated with tendencies to be careful, disciplined, persistent and dependable.
—Rachel Greszler, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
To identify workaholics, the researchers used established psychological surveys that measure both excessive and compulsive working tendencies.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Longtime backups may even be asked to break down certain clips of upcoming coverages or patterns beyond what coaches are preparing so the starter has less on his own plate, or to cue up past notes of familiar defensive tendencies just in case there’s a clue that will help solve a problem.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Shildt pointed toward Cease’s flyball tendencies, facing a right-hander and the offensive environment at Coors Field as a reason to use Cronenworth at shortstop so Luis Arraez (second base), Ryan O’Hearn (first base) and Gavin Sheets (DH) could all be in Sunday’s lineup.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
Dennis is often seen playing it as a way of acting out his manipulative tendencies toward actual human beings, and Dennis and Roman also go to a Hollywood party as Sims.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
New head coach Ben Johnson needs to reel in Caleb Williams' hero-ball tendencies.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Hastings says that the move to Miami will enable the festival to reach a true plurality of Latin demographics, avoiding the regional tendencies of both Southern California, where Mexican and Central American nationalities dominate culturally, and New York, which favors Caribbeans.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Conscientiousness is generally associated with tendencies to be careful, disciplined, persistent and dependable.
—Rachel Greszler, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendencies
Noun
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Early in the novel, Harold points out that authors are constantly looking for ways to bury their true beliefs in their text, rather than state them outright.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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Capital combined with client introductions, regulatory know-how, or industry access can support growth in ways a pure check often doesn’t.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Many professionals will share honest insights about industry trends and alternative entry points.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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As the Color of the Year phenomenon continues to drive kitchen design trends, with brands like KitchenAid announcing their own shade annually, consumers are increasingly reaching for colorful cookware as a way to express their personal style.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While the corrupt scheme was well documented journalistically and much of the evidence is indicative, ultimately Argentina's Judiciary followed its political inclinations all the way to the top.—
Agustino Fontevecchia,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The artist’s ability to straddle the line between tomboy inclinations and ultra-glam moments is what has always attracted me to her style.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In our case, the timing of the tides required us to head for port a day early, allowing for extra sightseeing time, to dine off the ship, and stretch our legs.—
Stefanie Waldek,
AFAR Media,
12 Sep. 2025
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Every 12 hours, in between tides, those totes are carried onto tenders which act as the middleman between ship and plant.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Students are sorted into these houses based on their personalities and magical aptitudes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the digital landscape evolves, the companies and ideas shaping tomorrow may come from entirely new directions.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rather than having just one exhaust, a removal satellite could have two exhausts pointing in opposite directions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rusty wanted to do something stupid, but the calming presence of Billy negated all of Rusty’s throbbing impulses.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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In competitive authoritarian regimes, however, there’s a constant push and pull between democratic and autocratic impulses.—
Karrin Vasby Anderson,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And in the very final paragraph of Mansfield Park, the object of Fanny’s affections is not a person so much as a property.—
Lucy Worsley
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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The new film from the husband-and-lesbian-wife duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke features Margaret Qualley playing gay (again) as the titular detective Honey, with Aubrey Plaza co-starring as a gruff cop who is the object of her affections.—
James Factora,
Them.,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Tendencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tendencies. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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