1
as in ways
an established pattern of behavior
a tendency to drop things a tendency to make snap judgments
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2
as in trends
a prevailing or general movement or inclination
we'll be seeing a tendency for skirt lengths to get shorter this coming season
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as in inclinations
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a youth with a natural tendency toward arts and crafts instead of sports
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Recent Examples of tendencies
The same tendencies people are routinely told to correct are, in moderate form, closely tied to a busier, more exploratory style of thinking than most self-improvement advice accounts for.
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Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Plath shows up in Dederer’s book about (mostly) men who make great art and live monstrous lives (and what to do with them), but only as a woman who turns her violent tendencies against herself.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
At the same time, centrists swung against a left that had indulged its purist tendencies.
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Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Across 15 tracks, the rapper and producer get to work making their first proper body of work together as memorable as expected, delving into relationship mishaps, selfish tendencies, and the absurdist comedy that is real life.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Numerous assistants are chiming in with suggestions, reminders about personnel or defensive tendencies.
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Joseph Person,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Once considered one of the best in the profession, former players have spoken out about his old-school tendencies that some say can be considered bullying.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The matte finish feels pleasant under the hand and avoids the fingerprint-magnet tendencies of glossy plastics.
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Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Plath shows up in Dederer’s book about (mostly) men who make great art and live monstrous lives (and what to do with them), but only as a woman who turns her violent tendencies against herself.
—
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
Trying to shed ‘nice-guy tendencies’ Jeff Whittington stands in front of the room, flashes a boyish smile, and prepares to be lambasted.
—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
At the same time, centrists swung against a left that had indulged its purist tendencies.
—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
Across 15 tracks, the rapper and producer get to work making their first proper body of work together as memorable as expected, delving into relationship mishaps, selfish tendencies, and the absurdist comedy that is real life.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
25 June 2026
Numerous assistants are chiming in with suggestions, reminders about personnel or defensive tendencies.
—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Once considered one of the best in the profession, former players have spoken out about his old-school tendencies that some say can be considered bullying.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The matte finish feels pleasant under the hand and avoids the fingerprint-magnet tendencies of glossy plastics.
—
Sascha Brodsky,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendencies
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Go casual with denim shorts or lean more sophisticated with crisp trousers for the office — two ways Swift has styled white shirts before.
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That has caused several groups to propose their own ways to fix the program.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
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Getty Choosing a college major has always been a big life decision, influenced by not only personal inclinations and talents, but also by starting salaries.
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There were inclinations to not fully believe in their capabilities against Argentina.
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Here was a way to fix inside digital resin some of her habits and propensities, through the words of three of her daughters.
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When creating their own version of the character, the developers at IOI sought to emphasize that insubordination as a gameplay tool, grounding it in this Bond’s age-specific propensities.
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The tides can often change very quickly in the automotive world.
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Over decades, the tides shift surrounding sand while marine life, like algae, grows over the device, camouflaging it into the natural ocean environment.
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For this class, the premise is that your purpose in life lies to the intersection of your values, your aptitudes and your interests.
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.
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Gunfire rang out into the vehicle until both men eventually ran away in opposite directions.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 3rd House of Communication, making texts, directions, calls, errands, and local plans easier to misread.
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In her memoir, Andrews mentions that her children briefly attended UCLA Lab School and that Joanna had affinities for horseback riding and reading.
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Spanish society has always had a relatively high tolerance for Latin American immigrants, who speak the local language and share certain cultural affinities.
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