as in entices
to engage the attention of
The park's natural wonders attract many tourists. The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.
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Recent Examples of attracts
The contest’s grand final is a defining event on the LGBTQ+ calendar and attracts interest across the continent, showcasing some of Europe’s most talented, eccentric and varied performers.
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Sunbeds and towels jostle for space like life-size Tetris pieces on the volcanic slate-gray sands of Lemesos's Dasoudi beach; farther along the coast, Malindi, a beach bar and restaurant, attracts a lunchtime crowd that lingers long after the sun has set.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In San Francisco, which generally attracts the largest crowds of protesters, organizers estimated that about 60,000 people turned out to march from the Embarcadero to Civic Center, said Liliana Soroceanu, an organizers with Indivisible SF.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Robots can speed up service, reduce long-term labor costs and create a unique experience that attracts customers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Everybody has a different appeal, different style attracts different, constituencies.
—Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Southeast Asia, however, is further back on the value chain, and attracts global firms due to its low production costs, rather than an edge in healthcare innovation.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Without needing batteries or wires, the Moso Natural air-purifying bag attracts particles out of the air like a magnet, and continuously works to remove odors and harmful pollutants from your home, filled with just one powerful ingredient -- moso bamboo charcoal.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The project also attracts manufacturing and service companies to support the offshore wind industry in the United States.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Sunbeds and towels jostle for space like life-size Tetris pieces on the volcanic slate-gray sands of Lemesos's Dasoudi beach; farther along the coast, Malindi, a beach bar and restaurant, attracts a lunchtime crowd that lingers long after the sun has set.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
In San Francisco, which generally attracts the largest crowds of protesters, organizers estimated that about 60,000 people turned out to march from the Embarcadero to Civic Center, said Liliana Soroceanu, an organizers with Indivisible SF.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Robots can speed up service, reduce long-term labor costs and create a unique experience that attracts customers.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Everybody has a different appeal, different style attracts different, constituencies.
—Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Southeast Asia, however, is further back on the value chain, and attracts global firms due to its low production costs, rather than an edge in healthcare innovation.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Without needing batteries or wires, the Moso Natural air-purifying bag attracts particles out of the air like a magnet, and continuously works to remove odors and harmful pollutants from your home, filled with just one powerful ingredient -- moso bamboo charcoal.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The project also attracts manufacturing and service companies to support the offshore wind industry in the United States.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
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Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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And along with gender and empowerment, there’s also something about having bright colors and a lot of grief on stage that interests me.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court only grants review to about 1% of petitions, but one scenario where the odds are higher involves federal circuit splits—especially when the number of people impacted is considerable and when the legal question interests the justices.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Medina said the cap often draws attention from Jews and non-Jews alike.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Southland has also seen more rattlesnakes, with two recent human fatalities, as the early heat draws more serpents onto hiking trails.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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