Tentative is an English word with synonyms like probationary or provisional. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Tentative meaning
- A trial; an experiment; an attempt.
- A schedule for an event or a programme.
Synonyms of Tentative
Using Tentative
- The main meaning on this page is: A trial; an experiment; an attempt. | A schedule for an event or a programme.
- Useful related words include: probationary, provisional, provisionary, conditional.
- In the example corpus, tentative often appears in combinations such as: the tentative, tentative agreement, tentative deal.
Context around Tentative
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 11 start, 7 middle, 2 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Tentative
- In this selection, "tentative" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 25.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, first, deal, steps and agreement stand out and add context to how "tentative" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a tentative agreement between and a tentative arraignment date. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "tentative" sits close to words such as abnormal, apologise and arteta, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with tentative
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A tentative plan makes for a pleasant time for all. (10 words)
A tentative start from the usually assertive Mitch Marsh (0) was the West Aussie’s undoing. (16 words)
Another tentative deal has been reached for Windsor Salt employees, according to a social media post by the union. (19 words)
Assuming President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) can reach a tentative deal to extend the debt ceiling, the 52-year-old progressive from New York will be responsible for selling it to fellow Democrats. (38 words)
A truck drives past shipping containers at Aheer Transportation in Delta, B.C., on July 13, where preparations to return to work were underway after a tentative deal was reached to end a strike at the ports. (37 words)
Dr Cary wrote: “The pathological findings are not typical of self-infliction in that there are no tentative wounds, severe force would have been required and the knife was withdrawn from the wound, allegedly by the deceased. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
Bolt takes first tentative steps on Man Utd dream (Yesterday) - Usain Bolt has taken the first tentative steps towards his Manchester United dream after the.
Actor Jack Black has weighed in on Twitter’s new policies, with a tentative stance on whether he’ll shell out a monthly fee to keep his verification status.
A labour researcher says he hopes the federal government doesn't rush to intervene in British Columbia's port dispute, even if union members reject a tentative deal with employers Friday.
And then there are those that make you feel like the tiniest speck in the cosmos, a sentient but tentative being whose learning has just begun.
Another tentative deal has been reached for Windsor Salt employees, according to a social media post by the union.
As of November 9, the historic Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists strike is over, with the union reaching a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Assuming President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) can reach a tentative deal to extend the debt ceiling, the 52-year-old progressive from New York will be responsible for selling it to fellow Democrats.
A tentative agreement between L.A. leaders and organizers of the 2028 Olympics details the issues facing the city as it prepares to host the Games.
A tentative arraignment date was set for April 3 for Matthew Pendleton in the alleged murder of Kevin Curit.
A tentative deal halted that strike action, but when the union caucus said it wanted to reject the contract, there was a brief return to pickets on July 18.
A tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling has been reached between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
A tentative plan makes for a pleasant time for all.
A tentative start from the usually assertive Mitch Marsh (0) was the West Aussie’s undoing.
A tentative trial date has been set for popular community activist Mary John who is accused of disseminating false information electronically.
A truck drives past shipping containers at Aheer Transportation in Delta, B.C., on July 13, where preparations to return to work were underway after a tentative deal was reached to end a strike at the ports.
Brother Norton has been tentative, but must find stratagems to overcome his internal foes, and quickly find his feet.
But prior to Hollywood's tentative love affair with Parkour, it was the French who really embraced the sport — mostly due to its founder hailing from the country.
Cronk, APD Chief Joseph Chacon and other city leaders said the tentative four-year agreement with APA cemented “second-to-none” oversight provisions.
Disney said in a statement that the tentative deal also included “industry-leading” benefits in health insurance coverage and tuition reimbursement.
Dr Cary wrote: “The pathological findings are not typical of self-infliction in that there are no tentative wounds, severe force would have been required and the knife was withdrawn from the wound, allegedly by the deceased.
Common combinations with tentative
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: