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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
a tender wound tender plants that cannot take the cold tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
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2
as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tender embrace between father and daughter
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a very tender child who always seems to be sick
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
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as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
money from that board game is not legal tender and can't be exchanged for goods or services
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as in to offer
to put before another for acceptance or consideration
the coach tendered his resignation and started a new career as a physical therapist
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Recent Examples of tender
Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Australian personnel also will be required to take greater responsibility for conducting complex submarine maintenance on site, without the support of a tender ship, as was the case in the previous maintenance period, Australia's Defense Department said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
With their stockpile of financial flexibility, the Sox could trade for a player who was likely to be non-tendered elsewhere.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Bring stock or broth to a boil in a 5-quart saucepan; stir in rice and cook, covered, at a gentle simmer, for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
The changes are visible at KFC, which brought back its original recipe tenders in 2024 after a few quarters of declining sales.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Australian personnel also will be required to take greater responsibility for conducting complex submarine maintenance on site, without the support of a tender ship, as was the case in the previous maintenance period, Australia's Defense Department said.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
Not tender words but the familiar script of abuse, manipulations meant to bind and silence.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
With their stockpile of financial flexibility, the Sox could trade for a player who was likely to be non-tendered elsewhere.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
Adjective
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However, people who are lactose intolerant or sensitive to dairy may experience discomfort.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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The key to detecting them, then, wasn’t to simply build a detector sensitive enough to see each individual neutrino; that would be a practically impossible task.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The star of the viral video, a Staffordshire bull terrier, is known for being an affectionate and intelligent breed with a big personality.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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This Water sign’s vivid imagination can also be quite fond of this breed’s equally affectionate and stubborn nature.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here, the researchers recommend a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to NCGS intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Clear goals, tracking, & communication between local agencies create a lasting, compassionate and impactful response to support the most vulnerable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The company attributed the decline to weak demand, shifting some shipments to Q4 and an unfavorable mix.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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It is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to older adults, people with weak immune systems and pregnant women.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted from 100% cotton, the fabric delivers the soft stretch and cozy feel of your favorite T-shirt while being gentle on the skin.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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For this reason, tweens tend to prefer gifts that are popular or trending, like the viral Sol de Janeiro perfume or a starter skincare routine made with gentle ingredients that won’t stress out their young skin.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rozier and Laster counted cash winnings at Rozier's home in Charlotte roughly a week later, the indictment says.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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Non-itemizers will be able to claim a deduction for cash donations of up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for couples filing jointly.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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In an era when multinationals are diversifying away from single-market dependencies, Minister Al-Falih’s remarks made clear that Riyadh wants to anchor that shift — offering predictability, efficiency, and partnership in a volatile world.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no reason to be fragile on that.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Another lesson is that democracy is fragile and history can repeat itself easily.—
Kate Sosin,
Them.,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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