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as in to lure
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation
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Recent Examples of tempt
However, there is an increasingly impressive array of stylish spots that might tempt you to stay off the beachfront, like the brand-new collection of 10 villas at Trobbu Tulum, offering a luxe private experience and even the option of all-inclusive dining.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
One of the stronger aspects of the movie is the music soundtrack, which should tempt families to replay some of the tracks at home.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 July 2025
Disneyland chefs have been busy building a new menu of nostalgic foods from the past seven decades designed to tempt foodies and keep them coming back for more during a yearlong 70th anniversary party.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
At the heart of the town, glowing bakeries tempt tourists to queue for a taste of the legendary Bakewell Pudding.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
One of the stronger aspects of the movie is the music soundtrack, which should tempt families to replay some of the tracks at home.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 18 July 2025
Disneyland chefs have been busy building a new menu of nostalgic foods from the past seven decades designed to tempt foodies and keep them coming back for more during a yearlong 70th anniversary party.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 July 2025
At the heart of the town, glowing bakeries tempt tourists to queue for a taste of the legendary Bakewell Pudding.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempt
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Across the country, governors and legislators are clamoring to offer ever more generous tax incentives to lure data centers to their state.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Promotions like Miami Spice and Taste the Gables, which runs through the end of July, are a way to lure customers during what is becoming an ever-longer low season.—
Connie Ogle
July 22,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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Don't squeeze the tick between your fingers; that risks the ticks' germs spreading to your skin.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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McIlroy's broader message was clear that the PGA Tour must evolve or risk losing relevance.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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After the show's season 27 premiere included a scene in which Trump, who was depicted twice with small genitals, attempted to seduce Satan in his bedroom at the White House, members of the president's team released a statement to EW criticizing South Park.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Following a near two-and-a-half-year hiatus, the premiere episode shows a naked Trump trying to seduce Satan, and came a day after the show's creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone had reached a $1.5 billion streaming deal with Paramount.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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For six months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the table.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Culinary delight often begins with a visual feast that entices people to indulge in delicious flavors.—
Molly Peck,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Eventually, the victim is persuaded to contact an IT security representative, who, in fact, is part of the ransomware operation.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
26 July 2025
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During an interview with The Standard, Ozzy admitted that even though he was intoxicated during the violent incident, that didn't persuade him to stop drinking.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The police betray each other, the gangsters betray each other and Nam-hyeok can’t even trust his own informant.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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His eyes were laser focused, his mouth betraying the physicality of the challenge.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
17 July 2025
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“Tempt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempt. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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