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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
Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Bathed in oil, every bite is a flavor bomb of tender and aromatic fish and tofu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
The two, 29-year-old tenders, are signed through next season, with Jarry earning $5.365 million AAV compared to Nedelkkovic’s $2.5 million.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
The Panthers have until 4 p.m. Wednesday to tender running back Raheem Blackshear and wide receivers Deven Thompkins, Dan Chisena and Velus Jones Jr.
—Mike Kaye and, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Simmer on low heat for approximately 5 hours or until the goat meat is very tender and easily comes off the bone.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Bathed in oil, every bite is a flavor bomb of tender and aromatic fish and tofu.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
Chickweed is also used as a salve to reduce itching and abscesses, and the tender shoots are delicious in salad.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
The two, 29-year-old tenders, are signed through next season, with Jarry earning $5.365 million AAV compared to Nedelkkovic’s $2.5 million.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Spanish chorizo brings smoky depth, while shrimp steams to tender perfection right on top of the rice.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
The Panthers have until 4 p.m. Wednesday to tender running back Raheem Blackshear and wide receivers Deven Thompkins, Dan Chisena and Velus Jones Jr.
—Mike Kaye and, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
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In late March, four Taiwanese soldiers, three of whom were part of a unit that provides security for Taiwan’s Presidential Office, were jailed for up to seven years after being convicted of selling pictures of sensitive information to China.—
Eryk Michael Smith,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tie Waist Dress Meghan Markle has been giving us a glimpse into her life lately on Instagram, and in an affectionate Valentine’s Day tribute to husband Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex wore another practical dress style: a tie waist.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Large crowds gather at the Front Wave Stadium in Oceanside where thousands watch the Los Angeles Clippers G team play basketball while youth basketball leagues fill gymnasiums with multicultural teams of youngsters and their cheering, affectionate parents.—
Mary Wolshok,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Apr. 2025
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Also there is having to balance being compassionate and caring while also remembering that this is a business.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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But White and Jonas haven’t built an anxious or a particularly compassionate Jamie.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Meta Chief Legal Officer Jennifer Newstead called the case weak and a deterrent to tech investment in a blog post on Sunday.—
Jody Godoy,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Dell Technologies’ balance sheet appears relatively weak.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Momoa opted for softer style, wearing a suit in a gentle pink tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her soothing voice and gentle manner is especially appealing to little ones.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Money isn’t everything Harris raised a ton of cash.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
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Skilled thieves target specific homes and literally knock on the door and otherwise check to find a time when nobody is home, then the crooks burglarize the home quickly looking for jewelry and cash.—
Greg Fisher,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other strategists acknowledge that Musk’s presence and Democrats’ anger around him offered Crawford a boost in the race.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
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The approach provides just a hint of what the home offers.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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Together these missions have let planetary scientists like me study pristine, fragile carbonaceous material from asteroids.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Israel Defense Forces leveled a village in northern Gaza in the days following the collapse of the fragile ceasefire that went into effect earlier this year.—
Kerem Inal,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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