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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
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Stir everything together and simmer until the apples are tender.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
As the Sun goes on to provoke tender Chiron, however, that effort may be futile.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
That helps keep them tender too, and imbues the sauce with their fat and flavor.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
About 10 minutes before serving, add the beans and pasta and continue cooking until pasta is just tender.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
Stir everything together and simmer until the apples are tender.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Chris brought his usual vocal horsepower to the song, but Morgane’s tender harmonies were the emotional backbone.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
As the Sun goes on to provoke tender Chiron, however, that effort may be futile.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024
Verb
And for those in the mood for meat, the ribeye steak from the chalkboard specials comes perfectly charred on the outside, meltingly tender inside, and seasoned to perfection.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
That helps keep them tender too, and imbues the sauce with their fat and flavor.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 22 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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In today’s digital age, data encryption is vital for protecting sensitive information.Ofer Lidsky, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Microsoft also provides a way to exclude apps and websites from Recall, and the feature should also automatically detect sensitive information like credit card details, passwords, and personal ID numbers and not save those snapshots.Tom Warren, The Verge, 22 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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Sully’s request for compassionate release is rejected, much to Ripley’s dismay.Vlada Gelman, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024
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He was subsequently released in April 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic permitted compassionate release for some inmates with health conditions, but was arrested on October 29 for failing drug tests and traveling without his probation officer’s okay.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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The new medium setting is the Goldilocks of temperatures—not too hot, not too weak, just voluminous blowout perfection in under 15 minutes.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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The transition into a relatively weak Santa Ana wind event is driving the shift in weather.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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In this gentle novel, an elderly widow finds her solitary routine disrupted by a mouse, setting off a sequence of events that reconnects with the larger world.Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Hand-wash-only items can often be machine-washed in a protective mesh bag using the gentle cycle.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
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Options allow investors to deploy less cash to bet on bitcoin’s price movements, rather than buying a portion of bitcoin itself.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 29 Nov. 2024
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Either way, the deals abound on items to keep your credit cards and cash safe and sound.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 29 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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These emissaries represent the values of faith, kindness, and human connection, carrying the belief that no soul is beyond redemption and no bridge is too fragile to build.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
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And before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out.Elaine Quijano, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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