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as in resultant
coming as a result
dreaded the coming flu season and the attendant flood of school absences
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2
as in accompanying
present at the same time and place
the movie stars' divorce and the attendant press coverage about it
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
disease is the inevitable attendant of poor sanitation
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Recent Examples of attendant
Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But she was bothered by the attendant weight gain and lethargy.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Nicole Brewer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Per the front of the card, a course of 21 baths with an attendant cost $9.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Given the way that U.S. forces are constructed today, U.S. defense strategists face a difficult choice between preemption, with its attendant risks of escalation, and the real possibility of a first strike by Beijing, with the heavy losses that would cause.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
But she was bothered by the attendant weight gain and lethargy.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
There's also, of course, the expansive private beach (available to guests only), which has daybeds, umbrellas, and towels—plus, it's staffed with attendants.
—Nicole Brewer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2025
Per the front of the card, a course of 21 baths with an attendant cost $9.
—Ray Hanley, Arkansas Online, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendant
Adjective
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His commitment to authenticity is so extreme that the resultant footage is, often, ludicrous.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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The resultant slight water level rise near the shore causes excess water to flow back into the sea via the path of least resistance.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Apple, on the other hand, has stuck to its typical formula and developed both its Vision Pro headset and the accompanying visionOS operating system.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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Business leaders must align their AI initiatives with strategic goals that reflect their existing values and overall vision and then create organizational readiness by focusing not only on the technological aspect of a project but the necessary accompanying change management as well.—
Chris Brown,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Our guide features top picks that frequent fliers will truly appreciate.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025
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Guests have private vehicles and partner with a tracker/guide team for the duration of their stay.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2025
Noun
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With a world premiere at Tribeca in June, the visual accompaniment is a one-of-a-kind pop opera featuring 13 original new songs from the Something Beautiful album.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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As were the accompaniments: beans, rice, escabeche yucca and the coldest Medalla beer maybe ever recorded.—
Chloe Sorvino,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, consequent conviction from her mother and friends urged her to let go of the thoughts and apply.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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The consequent shortage of social media content is fine by its owners.—
Laura Neilson,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The defense brought up a reality television show that followed escorts, and alleged that one of the escorts made comments on a picture of Combs.—
Alice Gainer,
CBS News,
16 May 2025
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There were opulent palaces, fighter jet escorts, a parade of camels and much more.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Free To All All Boston Public Art Triennial commissions and associated installations and programs are free to attend.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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The in-principle agreement values the publisher of The Telegraph at £500M ($675M) and will see the U.S.-based RedBird becoming the sole owner of the paper and its associated businesses.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 May 2025
Noun
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However, despite the recent optimism, there’s one key problem that might catch investors off guard.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Heat mock drafts with 20th pick With the draft order formally set ahead of the draft combine, a look at names various mock drafts have linked to the Heat at No. 20: ESPN: Liam McNeeley, UConn, guard, freshman.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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“Attendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendant. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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