1
as in proneness
an established pattern of behavior
a tendency to drop things a tendency to make snap judgments
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2
as in trend
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 inclination
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 tendency
People often seek help because someone else in their life has become frustrated with their tendency to hyperfixate.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Even with Palace’s tendency to hold onto talent, their resolve will be tested.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The tendency of such devices to become obsolete disproportionately harms disabled people, Williams added.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
In keeping with its tendency to defer to leftwing activists at the risk of aggravating the broader public, the Biden administration did away with Trump’s executive orders governing water flow rates.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
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Angela Haupt, Time, 14 Apr. 2025
Even with Palace’s tendency to hold onto talent, their resolve will be tested.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The tendency of such devices to become obsolete disproportionately harms disabled people, Williams added.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 13 Apr. 2025
In keeping with its tendency to defer to leftwing activists at the risk of aggravating the broader public, the Biden administration did away with Trump’s executive orders governing water flow rates.
—The Editors, National Review, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendency
Noun
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This reflects an industry trend moving beyond general-purpose models toward variants optimized for specific high-value tasks often driven by enterprise demand.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Once a marker of shame for many children of South Asian immigrants, hair oiling has filtered into beauty trends on social media.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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The unusual trajectory aligned the Falcon 9 with a perfectly polar orbit at an inclination of 90 degrees to the equator, bringing the four-person crew directly over the North or South Pole every 45 minutes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 Apr. 2025
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And grant funding has become less reliable as state governments face their own financial challenges while the Trump administration has shown little inclination to aid transit systems.—
Soumya Karlamangla,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Parents say private or homeschool is the only way to avoid conflict with religion After various teachers, administrators and parents raised concerns about the effectiveness and age-appropriateness of the books, the school system allowed students to be excused when they were read in class.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Southern interior designers know that there are many different ways to enjoy nice china that don't involve dining.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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This rising tide has been spurred in large part by billionaires, particularly Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and, to a lesser extent, Richard Branson.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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Arroyo memorializes ordinary buildings at risk of being swept up in the tide of gentrification in Miami through his paintings, while Simmons creates with concrete, fabric, acrylic, found objects and construction debris to form architectural sculptures and mixed media works.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2025
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Because some teams, roles and individuals may have natural aptitudes for different setups.—
Eric Hutto,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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And that team happens to desperately need a player like Luka, with not just great basketball aptitude but with presence and personality – star power!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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This propensity to break not merely with conservatives but with Trump has now drawn enmity upon her head.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Robertson’s propensity to break games wide open with his shot was front and centre against the Blue Jackets.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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Hopkins said fire department personnel also monitor the outside air and wind direction, knowing that homes downwind are likely to smell the gas and call the fire department with concerns.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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So, one way to fix this is, fertilizing in spring with a citrus fertilizer, according to label directions.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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However, instead of removing the minerals from the water, these devices make the minerals soluble in the water.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, these incidents underscore the importance of regularly updating your devices to stay protected against evolving threats.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Tendency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tendency. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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