1
as in escorted
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 listened
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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as in watched
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 coincided
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 attended
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The protest, organized by national anti-death penalty organizations Death Penalty Action and Worth Rise, was attended mostly by local faith leaders and members.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Rosenior attended Chelsea’s FA Youth Cup game against Manchester City in February.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
And that Brewer, who grew up in Dallas and attended Texas State, and Brooks, who grew up in Houston and attended Texas Tech, are also worthy of contract extensions.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Several state representatives and senators who represent parts of the village attended, along with Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, who said during a question-and-answer period that Dodge is doing a phenomenal job.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Atkinson grew up in Odessa and attended Rockhurst University, Arkansas State University and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Thompson attended the press conference with her son, who was in the car when she was arrested.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The outbreak seems to have occurred in people, including students from two universities, who attended a nightclub in early March.
—Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
No sitting president has attended a Supreme Court argument.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The protest, organized by national anti-death penalty organizations Death Penalty Action and Worth Rise, was attended mostly by local faith leaders and members.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Rosenior attended Chelsea’s FA Youth Cup game against Manchester City in February.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
And that Brewer, who grew up in Dallas and attended Texas State, and Brooks, who grew up in Houston and attended Texas Tech, are also worthy of contract extensions.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
Several state representatives and senators who represent parts of the village attended, along with Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon, who said during a question-and-answer period that Dodge is doing a phenomenal job.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Atkinson grew up in Odessa and attended Rockhurst University, Arkansas State University and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Thompson attended the press conference with her son, who was in the car when she was arrested.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
The outbreak seems to have occurred in people, including students from two universities, who attended a nightclub in early March.
—Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attended
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There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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At the No Kings Street Fest in Palo Alto along El Camino Real, more than 4,000 attendees listened to musical acts and participated in activity stations, said Michael Slind, an organizer with Indivisible Palo Alto Plus.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Blue Devils' radio broadcast of the final seconds of the game has gone viral hours following the finish, with over four million having listened to the Duke commentators have their hearts break in real time.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Forty days earlier, Bello had watched immigration agents arrest her mother at a routine green card appointment in downtown Sacramento.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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For a Nets team that has watched too many games slip in the same way, the early minutes of the fourth carried a familiar warning.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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That year, the cultural awareness celebration, recognized annually on March 31, coincided with Easter Sunday, Christianity’s holiest day.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The staff union strike has also coincided with the WGA’s ongoing contract talks with Hollywood’s major film and TV studios.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Under the operation, US warships escorted convoys through the Gulf, while allied navies cleared mines, patrolled shipping lanes, and monitored traffic.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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After a seamless check-in process with the front-desk staffers stationed in the stylish Library Lounge, I was escorted to my room, which had north- and west-facing windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Guests include those already loyal to the Six Senses brand and Missoni clad fashionistas who have heard about the hideaway’s sizable wellness offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alleged damages must be in excess of $5 million to be heard in Texas Business Court, but plaintiffs state the full amount they are owed will be determined at trial.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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The drones then fly themselves to the location of a call, and are supervised by a drone operator.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has driven a tank during army training supervised by her father, the pair’s latest joint public appearance fueling outside speculation that the girl is being groomed as Kim’s heir.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Coen, who coached Jacksonville to a 13-4 record and a division title in 2025, oversaw new Carolina linebacker Devin Lloyd’s breakout campaign.—
Mike Kaye
March 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Noem oversaw agencies under DHS, including TSA, the Coast Guard, ICE, FEMA and more.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Attended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attended. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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