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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
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
The meat was a bit drier than the others in this category but still tender and very flavorful.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born.
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Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Adjective
Red lentils are the quickest cooking and break down when cooked; other varieties hold their shape and take a little longer to become tender.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
The meat was a bit drier than the others in this category but still tender and very flavorful.
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Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Noun
Swollen or tender nodes at the neck, armpits or groin signal that the body’s filtration sites are overloaded or actively fighting something, per Cleveland Clinic.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
29 June 2026
There is a tender toxicity to the bond Louis forges with Regina that speaks to the overwhelming heartbreak from which its born.
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Sabrina Reed,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Verb
Additional contracts covering demolition work and new water infrastructure near the tunnel site are also ready to be tendered.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 June 2026
The abalone is plump and toothsome, yet still tender and accompanied by asparagus kissed by the fire.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tender
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Rescuers then wait intently for any indication of life, using sensitive microphones or telescopic cameras or simply pressing an ear against the rubble, hoping to detect a voice, a knock or the faintest movement.
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So far, the administration has sued multiple states unsuccessfully in attempts to obtain sensitive voter-roll data to run through a federal database known as the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE, program.
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Cancer could be affectionate and chatty one moment, and withdrawn and irritable the next, with little to no explanation.
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.
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Weeks’ mother described her daughter as passionate about music and justice, witty and compassionate.
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Such a bond occurs when a judge grants a compassionate release for inmates who are in failing health and no longer a threat to the community.
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Following a year of historically weak hiring in 2025, hiring rebounded this spring.
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In a weak free-agency class, centers Robert Williams III (Portland) and Mark Williams (Phoenix) are already off the market, each reportedly agreeing to return to their current teams.
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Cancer June 21 – July 22 A gentle calm steadies your choices now.
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Ceconi recommends looking for detergents that are gentle and pH neutral to enhance the preservation of fiber softness.
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One of several bags of cash found inside the home of Mario Rocha during an FBI search of his residence in August 2025, as seen in a photograph contained in a court document.
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But SpaceX is burning cash on its AI businesses, and investors are making a bet that the company will be able to reach profitability in the future.
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In April, authorities say investigators with the California’s Contractors State License Board’s Statewide Investigative Fraud Team discovered online advertisements offering construction services that did not list a contractor license number.
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For a few hours, bhajan gatherings offer an escape from those pressures.
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Meanwhile Karl Lagerfeld designed exquisite Weimar Kabaret-ish costumes (these ultimately proved too fragile to attach Madonna's monitoring system to.
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Gas prices ease as economic anxiety lingers Gas prices have dropped sharply in the weeks since the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, surprising analysts who had warned drivers could be in for a summer of soaring fuel costs.
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“Tender.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tender. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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