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
The ports will now be re-tendered, a move that cancels CK Hutchison’s 25-year contract.
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semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, Bellinger's play dipped after winning the World Series in the 2020 season, and the Dodgers non-tendered him in 2022.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
After whiffing on Schwarber, the team’s biggest move to date to help improve the offense has been the signing of 28-year-old outfielder JJ Bleday, who was non-tendered by the Athletics following a disappointing 2025 season.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Because the arbitration-eligible players were tendered contracts back in November, none were in any danger of being removed from the roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
That signing came shortly after the Yankees non-tendered the pitcher in the wake of a hamstring injury.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
García became a free agent after being non-tendered by the Rangers last month.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
In November, the Yankees non-tendered a handful of disappointing pitchers from their bullpen, which was far below its usual standard this season.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The free-agent market features another two-time All-Star in 32-year-old Adolis García, who became a free agent last week after being non-tendered by the Texas Rangers.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
semafor.com, 30 Jan. 2026
However, Bellinger's play dipped after winning the World Series in the 2020 season, and the Dodgers non-tendered him in 2022.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
After whiffing on Schwarber, the team’s biggest move to date to help improve the offense has been the signing of 28-year-old outfielder JJ Bleday, who was non-tendered by the Athletics following a disappointing 2025 season.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Because the arbitration-eligible players were tendered contracts back in November, none were in any danger of being removed from the roster.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
That signing came shortly after the Yankees non-tendered the pitcher in the wake of a hamstring injury.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
García became a free agent after being non-tendered by the Rangers last month.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
In November, the Yankees non-tendered a handful of disappointing pitchers from their bullpen, which was far below its usual standard this season.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
The free-agent market features another two-time All-Star in 32-year-old Adolis García, who became a free agent last week after being non-tendered by the Texas Rangers.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendered
Verb
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The shooting script ended with the Cygnus entering the black hole, but offered no instruction on what was to happen next.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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While some companies failed to impress investors, others proved their ability to capitalize on solid growth opportunities offered by the ongoing AI boom.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Each member gave their all, giving a rousing performance that ranged from sweet and cute to jaw-droppingly sexy.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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My dad also gave me some weird things to read for our little one-on-one Communist training, like Lenin’s On the National Question, which was a big ask of a twelve-year-old.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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