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as in accordance
a state of consistency
your negative assessment of the restaurant seems to be in tune with the opinions of the critics
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as in to adapt
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Recent Examples of tune
Alex Vance, Parents, 2 Jan. 2026
The longtime offensive line coach, however, changed his tune when spring practices began.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
But go there too much and fans tune it out.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tune
Noun
Wait Your Turn Patience can be a bit of a challenge for little ones, so this tune explains how to form a line, wait your turn, and share the fun so everyone gets a chance.
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Wendy Osefo also urged fans to tune into Bravo to view the latest episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for tune
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But since his pioneering work with Crimson, Fripp had taken interest in some new influences that were esoteric even for him—particularly Indonesian gamelan music, where emphasis falls on the collective as a group of musicians perform the same melodies at the same time on percussion instruments.—
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The score also includes a simple melodic theme created by DeWitt, a softly building eight-note melody that acts as the emotional undercurrent of the connection between Poppy and Alex.—
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
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Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie will be able to retain their royal titles thanks to an accordance with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.—
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However, unrest still broke out at the game on Thursday, with anti-Israel protesters in the vicinity.—
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The fish are likely protecting against ribbon worms, or Parborlasia corrugata, a type of nemertean, observed living in the vicinity.—
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The series, which was adapted from Liz Moore's novel of the same name, centers on Seyfried's Mickey, a police officer who works in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Kensington at the height of the opioid crisis.—
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These are the ones most likely to be adapted for crowd monitoring throughout cities.—
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But thanks to some small wardrobe issues and then some bigger mic issues — and the biggest issue of it just not entirely connecting — the song was a flop.—
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Both in California and Iowa, many Jesus People were certain the events depicted in Larry Norman’s song would occur in either 1981 or 1988.—
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All these songs rely on a strong backbeat more than harmonies or guitar solos, for example.—
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
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Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.—
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His parents recalled playfully hitting him with pool noodles during his progressions, a routine that eventually drew in a growing group of neighborhood kids for daily practices.—
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The fragrance opens with a zesty, fresh maracuja — or passion fruit — accord.—
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Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.—
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“Tune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tune. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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