1
as in accompanies
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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as in listens
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 supervises
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 coincides
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 attends
The other uncertainty is whether Pickens attends offseason workouts or training camp without a long-term deal.
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Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gabriela Salgado, whose son attends Canoas Elementary, told CBS News Bay Area that the teachers have helped her son who has autism.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 31, 2019.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The final act of Chakrabarti’s play takes us to London, where Agnes attends a performance of Hamlet at the Globe.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Layla attends elementary school and has built wonderful, positive connections with her teachers.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Brady, their youngest of two sons, currently attends college at Grand Canyon in Phoenix.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
McNair no longer attends Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The student, who attends University Meadows Elementary School, was not seriously injured, Koch said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Gabriela Salgado, whose son attends Canoas Elementary, told CBS News Bay Area that the teachers have helped her son who has autism.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a rally in Tehran, Iran, May 31, 2019.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
The final act of Chakrabarti’s play takes us to London, where Agnes attends a performance of Hamlet at the Globe.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Layla attends elementary school and has built wonderful, positive connections with her teachers.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Brady, their youngest of two sons, currently attends college at Grand Canyon in Phoenix.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
McNair no longer attends Sixteenth Street Baptist Church.
—John Archibald, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The student, who attends University Meadows Elementary School, was not seriously injured, Koch said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attends
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Bieber makes getting ready and getting un-ready seem so cool, thanks to the sleek, stylish imagery that accompanies her Rhode products.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Mar. 2026
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However despite these developments being widely celebrated, little is known about gentrification, the phenomenon that often accompanies urbanization.—
Chloe Wong,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Another oddity is Ringwald’s co-worker in the record store (Annie Potts), a ’60s leftover who looks 15, alternates between punk and beehive hairdos and listens to the Association, of all groups.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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If Chicago is the city that works, C2E2 is the congress that talks, and listens, and remains civil.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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According to articles 57 and 110 of the constitution, the supreme leader sets domestic and foreign policy and supervises all branches of the government, including the executive, legislature and judiciary.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Executive Office for Immigration Review, which supervises the court, didn’t return a request for comment by press time.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Leverkusen’s admiration for Hurzeler coincides with doubts about the viability of his longevity at the Amex Stadium after fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But an internal committee that hears claims about judicial conduct and disability rejected Newman's due process claims in a March 24 decision.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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Henry hears her and runs up to the stones, and, well, what’s a guy to do?—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Michel now oversees Larkin’s graduate medical educational programs and is chairman of Larkin University, which is governed separately from the hospital, said Smith, the hospital’s attorney.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Georgia is one of just three states that oversees its ash disposal program, which environmentalists have long criticized.—
Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.—
Avani Kumar,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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As the crowd watches, a surf coach makes a split-second choice.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Charles was an employee of Transdev, the contracting company that manages trains, buses and hires drivers.—
Anna Meiler,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Documents filed with the California Secretary of State show Kiz Design Studio manages the LLC.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Attends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attends. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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