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
Grove was non-tendered by the Dodgers last fall and is recovering from shoulder surgery.
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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
Restricted free agents who aren’t tendered become unrestricted free agents.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Steward was tendered and Butler agreed to a one-year contract.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
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
Restricted free agents who aren’t tendered become unrestricted free agents.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 11 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
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On immigration, Tamayo offered unequivocal support for the ordinance, grounding his position in personal experience with affected families during his 11 years as a Chula Vista Elementary School District trustee.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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But not for the hundreds of high school students from throughout Los Angeles County who attended the10th annual Prom Dress & Tux Gift-Away and Resource Fair that were offered free formal attire at the Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel on April 25.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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White told reporters at his Halas Hall introduction that his on-field tenacity comes from rivalries with his brothers and dad that stoked his fire and gave him a cutthroat edge.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Tendered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tendered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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