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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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Second, people’s attention naturally gravitates toward the few instances where data sharing benefits them.—
Sandra Matz,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026 -
The national conversation around criminal justice reform often gravitates toward controversy, personalities, and political narratives.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Whether your dad travels often or just likes to listen to music in his own world, these wireless headphones make for a terrific Father’s Day gift.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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After wrapping cucumbers, Trimble likes to store them in a produce keeper placed in her refrigerator's crisper drawer.—
Susan Hall Mahon,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
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Although everyone comments on her beauty, 17-year-old Fatima prefers to tie her hair back in a ponytail, her bright eyes buried underneath a black ball cap, her body concealed in unflattering tracksuits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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In emerging markets, BlackRock prefers countries that manufacture critical AI components as well as commodity exporters that could benefit from higher energy and raw-material prices.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Instead, BlackRock favors emerging-market hard-currency debt, particularly countries with strong exposure to commodities.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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The company avoids grand claims of dominance, focusing instead on building trust with a clean, practical experience that favors clarity over spectacle.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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But while ChatGPT enjoys a significant lead in monthly users, rival models are quickly catching up.—
Matthew Chin,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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The submissive Colin finds new confidence and enjoys doing assorted things for Ray, but complications arise when Colin begins to want something more emotional.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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“Tends (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tends%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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