TENDED Synonyms: 103 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

past tense of tend

as in leaned

to show a liking or proneness (for something) her wardrobe tends toward dark colors and heavy fabrics

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tended

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verb (2)

past tense of tend

as in watched

to take charge of especially on behalf of another tend the store while I run an errand

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as in grew

to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care lately I haven't been doing a good job of tending my garden

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as in cultivated

to work by plowing, sowing, and raising crops on plots that during the war were tended by city dwellers as vegetable gardens

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as in managed

to look after and make decisions about the dying patriarch wondered who would tend the family business after he was gone

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Ocasio-Cortez has also tended to wait longer before issuing an endorsement. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 Medical personnel tended to Hany with a stretcher waiting nearby, but he was helped up and stayed on after what appeared to be a concussion check. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 And the use of microbial enrichment tended to increase above-ground biomass in native broadleaf woodland areas by 13% after four years, with the greatest benefits seen in the first year after planting. — Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 With the biggest out-of-this-world adventures likely to be found in theaters, many of the most memorable — and undoubtedly the weirdest — concepts tended to be found in Saturday morning cartoons. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 July 2026 In the public imagination, Novak Djokovic has tended to be characterized as the greatest defensive player in the history of men’s tennis, and, along with Andre Agassi, as the best returner. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Historically, countries that have aggressively adopted automation have tended toward lower unemployment, not higher. — Amanda McMaster, Fortune, 30 June 2026 However, elites’ DNA contained genetic similarities known as runs of homozygosity — adjacent genetic markers indicating common ancestry — and their genomes tended to be more homogenous than those of non-elites. — Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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Democrats, who leaned heavily on small-dollar fundraising in recent election cycles, warned the decision would further expand the influence of megadonors and wealthy political networks in federal campaigns.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
The festival positions itself as the major platform for German film and filmmakers, but has also leaned heavily into co-production and expanded its international output.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 July 2026

Definition of leaned

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Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 2 July 2026
The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.

— Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of watched

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Bank of America economists analyzed aggregate credit and debit card spending from 70 million consumer and small-business accounts and found Gen Z fitness spending grew about 9%, compared with less than 4% growth in bar spending.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
Hopes that the Federal Reserve wouldn't need to hike interest rates grew after Thursday's weaker-than-expected jobs report.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of grew

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But the star has cultivated a loyal collective of her favorite brands, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney and Area (recall her famous Super Bowl jeans).

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 4 July 2026
The one-person filmmaker averages 3 million views per episode and has cultivated a YouTube audience of 500,000.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of cultivated

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The Phillies loaded the bases with two outs in the second, and after fouling off several Chandler pitches, Crawford took another late swipe and managed to hit one down the third base line off the end of the bat.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026
In addition, problems at large banks — the failure of which could cause systemic issues — can be managed better if those banks have a larger cushion of reserves to draw on, either to get through a difficult period or to be resolved.

— Bill English, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of managed

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Because its season finale aired after the May 31 eligibility deadline, K Callan’s showcase episode opposite Rhys isn’t eligible, though anyone who watched the series might be inclined to vote for the 90-year-old actor anyway.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Jim added that he would be inclined to trim Meta if the stock spikes.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 June 2026

Definition of inclined

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While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of supervised

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This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.

— Noah White, Washington Post, 1 July 2026

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