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as in ministers (to)
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as in cares (for)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tends (to)
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Its pieces have a midcentury, elegant look that Will Hunt Lewis, founder of vintage shopping site Hunt & Bloom, immediately gravitates toward.—
Heather Bien,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026 -
During the interview, Chu gravitates again and again toward the story’s emotional weight and startling modernity.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
5 Dec. 2025
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At first, Hayley seems to be the doting assistant, albeit one who also likes to go out and hook up and take drugs.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Willing tackler who likes to hit.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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And not being forced middle, as Coach Brian Dutcher prefers.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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If a guest prefers bottled water, it’s sourced locally.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The latest 10-day outlook from the weather service’s Climate Prediction Center favors below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation throughout the first week of February.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these pieces together highlights how Sherald favors stillness and clarity, especially amidst the current state of the country, and the world at large.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) enjoys a reputation as a destination for those curious about and interested in discovering new and unusual cinematic voices.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Jan. 2026
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Carnahan said his 12-year-old daughter enjoys sitting at her pen and providing answers.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Tends (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tends%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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