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as in sensitive
easily injured without careful handling
a tender wound tender plants that cannot take the cold tender pride that got bruised when his girlfriend dumped him
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as in affectionate
feeling or showing love
a tender embrace between father and daughter
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as in compassionate
having or marked by sympathy and consideration for others
an especially tender teacher who loves having kids with special educational needs in her class
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as in weak
lacking bodily strength
a very tender child who always seems to be sick
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
his tender comments on how to improve her writing style were gratefully received
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as in cash
something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment
money from that board game is not legal tender and can't be exchanged for goods or services
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as in to offer
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 tender
Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Mix Ingredients Meanwhile, add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Set on a baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees F for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
The beauty company on Sept. 16 also said the offer was unsolicited and recommended that shareholders do not tender their shares.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
The man’s ridiculous splashing now awoke a strange tender feeling in Craint, such as one might feel for something dear and helpless.
—Greg Jackson, The New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2024
Mix Ingredients Meanwhile, add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme to drippings in skillet; cook and stir 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and liquid has evaporated.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and cook 15-20 minutes, or until tender.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
Set on a baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees F for 45 to 60 minutes, until tender.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Getty images file In addition to Kuleba, who has served as the face of Ukrainian diplomacy since before the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, several other high-profile ministers and officials tendered their resignations.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
The beauty company on Sept. 16 also said the offer was unsolicited and recommended that shareholders do not tender their shares.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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An aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused of leaking sensitive information to two news outlets in the hopes of sabotaging a hostage deal with Hamas in a political scandal that has roiled Israeli politics.Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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People who are sensitive to stimulants or have a medical condition that can be negatively impacted by stimulants, such as arrhythmia or anxiety, may want to avoid these products or talk to a healthcare provider first.Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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But for a squirrel to become as affectionate and loving as Peanut is very rare, Tindal said.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
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This little lap dog is incredibly friendly and affectionate with humans.The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Take compassionate, caring actions to support others.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the real knockout is Saldaña, a compassionate audience surrogate and urgent energy source.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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Other checks on Trump’s policy will also be far weaker.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Each endpoint can be assessed to sniff out weak points.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low to maintain a very gentle simmer for 2 hours.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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That’s fast enough to trigger vortices, but gentle enough to preserve the quantum phase.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The more customers Boost — Echostar’s wireless brand — can keep inhouse, the lower its operating costs, which in turn frees up more cash to cover debt payments.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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European Wax Center had cash and cash equivalents of $48.0 million as of October 5, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Some nonprofit disaster response organizations offer various types of training for civilians, but there is no formal state or federal programming or earmarked funding for these efforts.Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
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While the board has offered no explanation for her termination, reports suggest that her firing stemmed from tension with board members.Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her reactions to that over the years — which include more abrupt exits from scenes and emotional confrontations with production than any other Housewife — have cast her as fragile, vulnerable, a broken bird.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Developing tourism in a fragile environment is a tricky balancing act.Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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