as in conditional
determined by something else
our plans are only tentative at this point and will depend on whether you can come
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Recent Examples of tentative
The United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles/Teamsters Local 2010 (AALA/Teamsters) both voted to ratify tentative agreements that were reached with the district earlier this month.
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
In fairness to Simpson, who looked tentative and never got into a rhythm on a wet field, Bama’s offensive line had a bad game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sheridan School District and the union representing its educators reached a tentative deal Thursday night to end the longest teachers strike in recent Colorado history.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Workers with United Steelworkers Local 12775 are headed back to work Tuesday after union members voted to ratify a tentative agreement NIPSCO brought forth April 16.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
In fairness to Simpson, who looked tentative and never got into a rhythm on a wet field, Bama’s offensive line had a bad game.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The Sheridan School District and the union representing its educators reached a tentative deal Thursday night to end the longest teachers strike in recent Colorado history.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Workers with United Steelworkers Local 12775 are headed back to work Tuesday after union members voted to ratify a tentative agreement NIPSCO brought forth April 16.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tentative
Adjective
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He was given two days jail time, placed on 12 months of conditional discharge and charged fines and fees totaling to $800, according to court records.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Companies can seek conditional approvals through federal agencies, and regulators can revisit the rules as more information becomes available.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The agency added city funding is expected to make up the majority of its staffing budget going forward, making its future structure heavily dependent on decisions by the City of Los Angeles.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Many of our European and Asian allies are dependent on oil and gas from Iran.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Tentative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tentative. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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