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
President Donald Trump attends a press conference at the White House on June 27, 2025.
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Wedding invitations were sent, but none of us had the time or energy to attend our respective ceremonies and receptions overseas.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
This summer, Baggio attended both of Boca Juniors’ Club World Cup games at the Hard Rock Stadium.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
The law also calls for school districts to share referendum revenue with charter schools attended by students in their district beginning in 2028.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Wedding invitations were sent, but none of us had the time or energy to attend our respective ceremonies and receptions overseas.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
This summer, Baggio attended both of Boca Juniors’ Club World Cup games at the Hard Rock Stadium.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2025
The law also calls for school districts to share referendum revenue with charter schools attended by students in their district beginning in 2028.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attend
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Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
29 June 2025
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The event featured two screenings of the documentary, accompanied by an educational moment centered around self-care.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
28 June 2025
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To hear Danny Boyle’s full interview, listen to the audio above or subscribe to the Filmmaker Toolkit podcast on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
21 June 2025
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As the evening drew to a close, Laila warmly thanked those who had gathered to share and listen to her son’s writing, and to continue calling for his release.—
Margaret Busby
June 20,
Literary Hub,
20 June 2025
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As a scout for Athletico Paranaense, Brito had watched Igor Jesus a lot at youth level and rated him highly.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Above the resort, the iconic statue of Cristo Redentore (Christ The Redeemer) watches over Maratea and Santavenere.—
Carrie Coolidge,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Mamdani’s win also coincided with the American premiere of Trophy Boys—a play written by Emmanuelle Mattana and directed by Danya Taymor—off-Broadway at MCC Theatre.—
Luna Adler,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Tesla’s slide over the past year coincided with what was until recently Musk’s outspoken and financially generous support for Trump.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Just before noon, CNN affiliate aerial footage showed the final vans being escorted out of this area.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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House Speaker Mike Johnson eventually asked the sergeant at arms to escort Green out of the chamber.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Expect to continue hearing a lot of rumors about the Lakers moving forward.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The flights will have regular communications with air traffic control towers, a wide array of sensors on board and someone supervising the plane from below. Plans for the company’s air taxis also are being tested at two other U.S. airports., Houston and Long Beach, California.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2025
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Never feed or approach bears, secure all garbage, clean and store grills and fire pits properly, store any toys when not in use and make sure young children and pets are supervised when outside.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Tony Butler-Sims, Chief Operating Officer at CIPE, oversees the operations and culture of its global workforce.—
Tony Butler-Sims,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The upcoming law marks a significant shift, granting state authorities new powers to oversee and, if necessary, restrict operations if a vehicle is deemed hazardous.—
Elaine Mallon,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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“Attend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attend. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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