as in conditional
determined by something else
our plans are only tentative at this point and will depend on whether you can come
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Recent Examples of tentative
Of 30,000 union members, 85% voted, and 97% of those who voted approved the tentative agreement, Davis Gates said.
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Hepburn, who was hired a year ago, reached a tentative agreement with School Board Chairwoman Debbi Hixon Monday to extend his contract until June 30, 2030.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Their primary motivation for entering tentative talks over Gomez was desperation, due to their need to comply with the Premier League’s PSR by June 30.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The tentative settlement is expected to be approved by the county’s Board of Supervisors in the coming weeks.
—Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
Hepburn, who was hired a year ago, reached a tentative agreement with School Board Chairwoman Debbi Hixon Monday to extend his contract until June 30, 2030.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Their primary motivation for entering tentative talks over Gomez was desperation, due to their need to comply with the Premier League’s PSR by June 30.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The tentative settlement is expected to be approved by the county’s Board of Supervisors in the coming weeks.
—Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tentative
Adjective
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Another reason for Schengen’s popularity is that the freedom of movement the agreement grants is conditional.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis has set an example for religious leaders, policymakers, and all of us who believe in a world where dignity is not conditional.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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The new Gigi’s opening date is dependent on when Jones finalizes her location.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Barbados is itself dependent on fossil fuel imports, though the country is aiming to use 100% renewable energy within the next decade.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Tentative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tentative. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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