1
as in ways
an established pattern of behavior
a tendency to drop things a tendency to make snap judgments
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2
as in trends
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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3
as in inclinations
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 tendencies
But his theory seemed to mirror the temperament of Deng, who, for all his reformist tendencies, was a ruthless apparatchik.
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Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
This could potentially wear them out, disperse their argumentative bluster, and might even open their eyes to their woefully over-the-top arguing tendencies.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Understanding your own tendencies is the first step to improving communication.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Ball-stoppers rarely align with the principles of winning basketball, and Randle’s tendencies are as entrenched as ever.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Micro-Management in Disguise Narcissistic bosses are often skilled at reframing their most controlling tendencies as virtues.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its horror tendencies are just a bonus.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The book focuses on Jinger's people-pleasing tendencies, which resulted in struggles with her mental health, including an eating disorder.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The change shifted the workload for staff members who work weeks ahead to break down film and identify an opposing team’s tendencies.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Chang Che, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
This could potentially wear them out, disperse their argumentative bluster, and might even open their eyes to their woefully over-the-top arguing tendencies.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Understanding your own tendencies is the first step to improving communication.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Ball-stoppers rarely align with the principles of winning basketball, and Randle’s tendencies are as entrenched as ever.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
Micro-Management in Disguise Narcissistic bosses are often skilled at reframing their most controlling tendencies as virtues.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Its horror tendencies are just a bonus.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The book focuses on Jinger's people-pleasing tendencies, which resulted in struggles with her mental health, including an eating disorder.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The change shifted the workload for staff members who work weeks ahead to break down film and identify an opposing team’s tendencies.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tendencies
Noun
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Here are some ways that KSA databases support internal hiring.—
James Peters,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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While physical presence will always be most critical to staying ahead, technological advancements are complementing the leasing process in impactful ways.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For fashion cognoscenti this is a refreshing departure from quiet luxury inclinations–and and overdue return into the arms of maximalism.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Walker Wear was bred from these inclinations–and its take-off was historic.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Andrew had a friend who swam from Alcatraz on Wednesday morning, a tougher swim with hazards like tides and currents.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Jan. 2025
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Some areas of the estuary are diked to allow for farming, which means water no longer flows in or out with the tides.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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If convicted, Mangione will have solidified a fateful decision to give in to murderous impulses and thrown away a promising future, totally ruining his own life.—
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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Funny how impulses come and go.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Together, Johnson and León offer an intense rendering of this song praising a passionate lover whose affections are worth the heartbreaking pain that ultimately follows.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gambon plays a mobster who takes over a restaurant while his wife’s affections wander elsewhere.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Tendencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tendencies. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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