1
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a passel of assistants attend the movie star wherever she goes
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2
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
I'm sorry, but all the noise means I'm having a hard time attending to the conversation
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3
as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
tired of attending other people's children, the nanny was eager to have a child of her own
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as in to coincide
to occur or exist at the same time
all the pomp and circumstance that attend the opening of the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of attend
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said Tuesday that Arkansas would try to play the game, but if the weather would prevent fans from being able to attend, it would be canceled.
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Vance will attend Good Friday mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Eric spoke to the Statesman while attending a Heritage Foundation conference in Florida.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
With a goal to graduate high school and become a mechanic, Kim began attending a continuation school for troublemakers and kids at risk of dropping out.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Apr. 2025
Vance will attend Good Friday mass at St. Peter’s Basilica.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Eric spoke to the Statesman while attending a Heritage Foundation conference in Florida.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 18 Apr. 2025
With a goal to graduate high school and become a mechanic, Kim began attending a continuation school for troublemakers and kids at risk of dropping out.
—Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attend
Verb
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Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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This puts you in a better position to first listen and then guide employees to resources better equipped to help them.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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To listen to these recordings, to go back as far as the turn of the century, to the beginning of recorded sound to the present is to hear points in a timeline, to time travel.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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About 75 residents were present spread out among the historic church’s wooden pews to watch the event.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2025
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Gowan’s motivation to provide free allergy-safe meals after Helene stemmed from watching television coverage of Hurricane Katrina in 2005.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The apparent fan made critical comments Wednesday about the press, according to People and BBC News, and Harry was escorted out of the courtroom.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Thousands of workers were fired and escorted out of their buildings by security.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court decided not to hear the case in mid-December, allowing the law to take effect.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two years after Matlin won her statuette, students at Gallaudet University, the only college dedicated to those who are hearing impaired, protested the hiring of a hearing person to helm the school, which has never had a deaf leader.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Nutley directed academic services at St. Xavier, and supervised a program aimed at helping teens who were struggling academically, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Shapiro supervises them all, on both scientific and ethical matters.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Joan Jett and her company Blackheart have entered into a partnership with hit songwriter Evan Bogart’s Seeker Music to oversee the legendary rock artist’s catalog together, The Hollywood Reporter can report exclusively.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Tobey oversees Lionsgate’s AI initiatives designed to increase production, marketing and distribution efficiency and provide new tools for filmmakers, including its partnership with Runway.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Attend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attend. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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