as in attention
the condition of being attentive and ready to help
The parents' attendance to their children's needs was remarkable.
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Recent Examples of attendance
The attendance figure was one of the few numbers that pleased Cal coach Mark Madsen.
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Now in its third year, the rodeo has doubled its sponsors and demonstrated its value through strong, repeat attendance; in 2025, this resulted in more than 12,500 hotel room nights and a $3 million economic return.
—Jon Weber, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
In the lead-up to the district’s decision to offer a temporary virtual learning option, student attendance plummeted, particularly among students who speak Spanish at home, according to data shared with MinnPost.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Neal noted that her program keeps attendance records virtually and on paper.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Now in its third year, the rodeo has doubled its sponsors and demonstrated its value through strong, repeat attendance; in 2025, this resulted in more than 12,500 hotel room nights and a $3 million economic return.
—Jon Weber, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
In the lead-up to the district’s decision to offer a temporary virtual learning option, student attendance plummeted, particularly among students who speak Spanish at home, according to data shared with MinnPost.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Neal noted that her program keeps attendance records virtually and on paper.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendance
Noun
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Microsoft is paying close to attention to the impact of its data centers on local residents.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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Play close attention to those quotation marks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Flynn, a Wu critic who nominated Worrell, was assigned to chair city services.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The fire in Jackson caused so much damage that the synagogue cannot host worship services for the time being, Beth Israel Congregation President Zach Shemper said Sunday.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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The shelter operates near capacity, with residents typically staying three to six months while receiving wraparound services including documentation assistance, employment support and housing placement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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With assistance from other authorities, the maritime law enforcement agency said an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter was dispatched from Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen to perform shoreline and offshore searches north of Aguadilla.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Attendance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendance. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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