TENDS (TO) Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

tends (to)

verb

present tense third-person singular of tend (to)

as in ministers (to)

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as in cares (for)

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Instead, attention gravitates toward the next launch, the next campaign or the next growth milestone.

— Rhodes Kriske, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Carrie enters the picture, and Sue gravitates toward her and shows her all this warmth.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of gravitates

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In the small-cap space, Piper Sandler's Tenthoff likes Monte Rosa Therapeutics, a pioneer in protein degradation that selectively destroys disease-causing proteins.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
After viciously hitting step-back threes, trash talking anyone who dares tempt him and racking up two NBA scoring titles, Doncic just likes to stay home, maybe get lunch or play cards.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of likes

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When name brands are still worth the money Some products just have a flavor or texture your family genuinely prefers, and a cheaper swap is not actually a savings if the box sits untouched in the pantry.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026
The organization has a political arm, CAIR Action, which lists candidates in 39 states and whether the group opposes, remains neutral, prefers or endorses individuals based on how well the candidate aligns with CAIR Action’s priorities.

— Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of prefers

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