How to Use tender in a Sentence
- Her wrist was swollen and tender.
- He gave her a tender look.
- She was tender and loving with her new child.
- Cook the pasta until it is just tender.
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Cook low and slow for tender wings.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cook low and slow for tender wings.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
21 Aug. 2025
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Agnes taught me to… …be tender.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Use spinach or tender kale, in place of turnip greens.
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Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Top with cilantro leaves with tender stems; serve with steamed white rice.
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Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2026
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Others on the call smile at the tender scene.
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Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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The pork is tender, spicy and just a little sweet.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Apr. 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Too much will burn tender roots and can scorch foliage.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Please take steps to protect tender plants from the cold.
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Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The potatoes should be tender, but not soft and mushy.
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C.w. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Lawrence is so dear — such a unique person and such a tender soul.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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The onions should be tender and lightly browned.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2026
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So loving so tender, so, so smart.
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Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This, in turn, ensures tender meat that isn’t chewy.
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Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The ribs were tender with a good chew, and pulled cleanly off the bone.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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What does putting up for tender mean?
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Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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The bread turned out plush and tender.
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Via Chronicle Books,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Beans should be soft and tender.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
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Many tender, poignant scenes shift the plot.
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Oline Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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This should still be a tender, light, flaky crust.
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Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The hit show is equal parts sexy, fun, and tender.
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Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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These are pan-fried rather than deep-fried, so the crust stays tender.
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Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The butter sauce keeps the dish juicy and meat tender.
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Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Once tender, remove from the oven and set aside.
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Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The two make a tender, loving pair.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The tender is not binding right now.
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Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
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This type of fullness feels soft and spread out, not firm or tender.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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The cake has a tender, light crumb that’s not far from homemade.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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But skip those trendy-but-tiny chicken tenders.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2026
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Look for stalks that feel firm, tender, and well-colored.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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All three signed the tender and then left as free agents a year later.
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Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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In just 1 to 2 hours, the poached salmon should be moist and tender.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Airy meringue frosts this tender, lime-and-coconut cake.
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Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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But this is the spatchcock method, and that bird will be moist and tender.
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Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Roasting turns them crispy and tender.
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Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cook in the oven for 2 hours, until tender.
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ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The same can be said of Aubrey because of the tenders.
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Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The fire will be fought by five engines and one water tender.
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Ca Wildfire Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The fire is fought by four engines and two water tenders.
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Ca Wildfire Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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Naked tenders and chicken salt fries are also on the menu.
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Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Naked tenders and chicken salt fries are also on the menu.
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Sam Flemming,
AJC.com,
14 May 2026
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An amber ale lends depth of flavor to this tender, juicy pot roast.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Dig up tender bulbs in the fall and store them for the next growing season.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
27 Dec. 2025
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As tenders of our small patches of planet, why not do the most with it?
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Maggie Slepian,
Longreads,
14 May 2026
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Cook food until tender and cut it into small pieces.
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CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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