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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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Van Beirendonck gravitates toward loud prints in bright colors and allusions to BDSM, whereas Van Saene makes elegant cocktail dresses for women with bow details and shrunken cardigans.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The promenade begins as everyone gravitates to the central square.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2026
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And the team really likes backup center Nick Samac.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Goldman likes Qualcomm’s revenue diversification effort but worries about lost smartphone business from the likes of Apple and others.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Maybe your kid prefers to keep it clean.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Again, though, this is not how Glasner prefers his teams to play, and Palace have continued to be wasteful in front of goal.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Based on my experience working in the federal government, your chances of staying employed and being promoted depend on whomever your supervisor favors in the office.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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And unfortunately, this sight greatly favors the southern hemisphere.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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At home, the family still enjoys the simple joys of cooking.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Who should attend The Pitch is for anyone who cares about improving our community — and enjoys a little competition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Tends (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tends%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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