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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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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
Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
After 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House and its attendant 22-month Love On Tour, Harry Styles all but vanished from public view, with only the occasional pap shot—strolling Rome’s cobblestones or cutting across Hampstead in an ever-expanding collection of sneakerinas—serving as proof of life.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Juarez was a stockroom attendant and forklift operator who is remembered as a beloved father and grandfather.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Enter the statement pin, which stars wear to show their allegiance to a cause and spread awareness while still attending to their professional obligations, and ideally using the attendant attention for a greater purpose.
—Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
After 2022’s Grammy-winning Harry’s House and its attendant 22-month Love On Tour, Harry Styles all but vanished from public view, with only the occasional pap shot—strolling Rome’s cobblestones or cutting across Hampstead in an ever-expanding collection of sneakerinas—serving as proof of life.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hundreds of attendants recalled The airline, meanwhile, is reactivating 500 of 1,300 unionized flight attendants who were furloughed late last year, the company confirmed.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Juarez was a stockroom attendant and forklift operator who is remembered as a beloved father and grandfather.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendant
Adjective
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This pace of growth means that every new generation of AI comes with an order-of-magnitude increase in energy, water demand and the resultant CO2 impact.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Your tall tree did well to grow to 30 years of age but is now showing signs of maybe greening disease, trunk decline and nutrient deficiency in an accompanying email photo.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the accompanying interview, Bieber opened up about the pressures that come with living life in the spotlight.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Dive into our guide to find out why this might be Europe's hottest capital right now.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Only two members of the friends’ group survived, as well as a guide and two other skiers on the tour.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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As Sammy discovers his passion for filmmaking and struggles to cope with his parents' marital issues, Williams' musical accompaniment — which earned him yet another Oscar nomination — only enhances his emotional journey.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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Ulla Johnson‘s show notes on Friday got a fragrant accompaniment.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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My encouragement of resistance to the draft resulted in my being indicted by the assistant U.S. attorney in my hometown of Pensacola, and my consequent decision to immigrate to Canada.—
Philip Mullins,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Reversing these toxic incentives would go a long way to reducing the overmedicalization and consequent overprescription with which MAHA is concerned.—
Dr. James S. Gordon,
Time,
18 Dec. 2025
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Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories said in a statement Sunday on X that about 320 patients and escorts have exited and around 320 Palestinians have entered — half the expected figure.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Copies of all contracts will be kept by the escort bureau, submitted to the local licensing authority, and treated as open public records.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Genetic risk Higher levels of chlamydia pneumonia were found in those who carried the gene variant APOE4, which is an associated risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, Koronyo-Hamaoui added.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wilmington Battalion Chief Laurence Hinds said firefighters were met with heavy smoke involving an industrial dryer and associated equipment.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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About 10 minutes later, one or two members of the group broke off to spray-paint vehicles and the guard booth.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 17,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2026
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Wolverines junior guard Pierce Thompson scored 22 points and senior guard Amir Jones, who is going to Georgia State, scored 21 points including five 3-pointers.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Attendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendant. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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