as in offered
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 tendered
Somewhat surprisingly to Larnach and just about everyone else, the Minnesota Twins tendered the outfielder a contract in November.
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Grove was non-tendered by the Dodgers last fall and is recovering from shoulder surgery.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
The Vietnamese line is using Siemens equipment, after Hanoi apparently attempted to use the German manufacturer to drive down Chinese bids but no Chinese company tendered an offer.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The Broncos signed or tendered 13 of their 17 restricted and unrestricted free agents, plus all four of their exclusive rights players.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The 33-year-old was non-tendered by the Rangers last fall after six seasons that included two All-Star game trips, a Gold Glove award and the ALCS MVP honor three years ago.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
In a letter to the Trinity Cathedral community, Bishop Ketlen Solak said over the weekend that Smith had tendered his resignation, which was accepted.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Patriots signed ex-Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, former Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam, and tight end Julian Hill, who wasn’t tendered as a restricted free agent by the Dolphins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Steward was tendered and Butler agreed to a one-year contract.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Grove was non-tendered by the Dodgers last fall and is recovering from shoulder surgery.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
The Vietnamese line is using Siemens equipment, after Hanoi apparently attempted to use the German manufacturer to drive down Chinese bids but no Chinese company tendered an offer.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
The Broncos signed or tendered 13 of their 17 restricted and unrestricted free agents, plus all four of their exclusive rights players.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The 33-year-old was non-tendered by the Rangers last fall after six seasons that included two All-Star game trips, a Gold Glove award and the ALCS MVP honor three years ago.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
In a letter to the Trinity Cathedral community, Bishop Ketlen Solak said over the weekend that Smith had tendered his resignation, which was accepted.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The Patriots signed ex-Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, former Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam, and tight end Julian Hill, who wasn’t tendered as a restricted free agent by the Dolphins.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Steward was tendered and Butler agreed to a one-year contract.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendered
Verb
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Employees at other locations are being offered the chance to work in Thornton.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Ted Pawela, executive director of The Music Company, said camps such as the ones set to be offered are important.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Jacques Garcia, the man behind Hotel Costes, who gave La Mamounia an extensive facelift in 2009, is a design sensation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The teller nodded and gave her a smile.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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“Tendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tendered. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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