tend (to)

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Verb
  • The Crusaders do not like to share.
    Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.
    Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Sitting in the Petco Park visiting dugout Monday afternoon, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes would have preferred to be answering a different set of questions about the team’s rotation depth.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
  • Some people prefer to mow around the perimeter of their lawn first, then start making stripes.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • The person can gravitate toward mental thinking that is disastrous.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • The Aesthetic Appeal A large part of why hotels gravitate toward white towels and sheets is because of their look.
    Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • Republicans are still favored to hold the Texas seat, but Democrats have pointed to the bruising GOP primary as a potential opening.
    Luke Fountain, CNBC, 19 May 2026
  • Crain describes the situation as a broader pattern, arguing that the city has favored new development over maintaining historic and cultural sites.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 19 May 2026
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“Tend (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tend%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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