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as in guides
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
let the hotel attendant help them with their bags
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as in accompaniments
something that is found along with something else
disease is the inevitable attendant of poor sanitation
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Recent Examples of attendants
New York attorney Charles Rubio, who filed the bankruptcy court motion for the attendants, did not respond to a phone message seeking comment.
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David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
In her early 20s, Tottori began as a flight attendant and spent decades rising through the airline, later serving in leadership roles including as a senior cabin attendants director in 2015.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Workspace plans, which cost extra on top of existing subscriptions, unlock a more advanced set of features, including auto attendants, call routing, and ring groups, along with a few AI perks, such as call summaries.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Cabin attendants discovered Kepner's body, prosecutors say, wrapped in bedding and partially hidden under a bed, with a box of life vests positioned to obscure it.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Drag stars Ginger Minj and Jujubee climb abroad as train attendants who tangle with the snooty first-class crew.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
From the pool complex, a boardwalk meanders down to the hotel’s private beach, where attendants help set guests up with chairs, umbrellas, towels, and beach toys.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Opportunities range from heavier lifts — like prerace setup at the Piedmont Park finish area, breakdown and member party setup — to lighter roles including operating water spray stations along the course or serving as parking attendants, traffic control or greeters.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Key Points Flight attendants say passengers should always ask before switching seats, even if the seat appears empty.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 30 May 2026
In her early 20s, Tottori began as a flight attendant and spent decades rising through the airline, later serving in leadership roles including as a senior cabin attendants director in 2015.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 May 2026
The Workspace plans, which cost extra on top of existing subscriptions, unlock a more advanced set of features, including auto attendants, call routing, and ring groups, along with a few AI perks, such as call summaries.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
Cabin attendants discovered Kepner's body, prosecutors say, wrapped in bedding and partially hidden under a bed, with a box of life vests positioned to obscure it.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Drag stars Ginger Minj and Jujubee climb abroad as train attendants who tangle with the snooty first-class crew.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
From the pool complex, a boardwalk meanders down to the hotel’s private beach, where attendants help set guests up with chairs, umbrellas, towels, and beach toys.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Opportunities range from heavier lifts — like prerace setup at the Piedmont Park finish area, breakdown and member party setup — to lighter roles including operating water spray stations along the course or serving as parking attendants, traffic control or greeters.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Key Points Flight attendants say passengers should always ask before switching seats, even if the seat appears empty.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
Noun
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The group closely manages its propaganda and marketing with several guides that members must strictly adhere to.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Outfitters booked hunts for 30 or 40 days and sent the hunters out with a full staff of Indian guides, cooks, and wranglers.—
Anton Money,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Liveried guards greet you at the grand entrance and breeze through ‘hello’ in any number of languages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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He is known for his corner offense, which featured two big men at each side of the free throw line, an offense that would spread the floor and allow guards and wings to cut and flow to the corners.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Families were told the goal is to do the safe escorts in one day during 2-hour windows.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Despite reports of new naval escorts in recent days, a spokesperson for US Central Command said that had not happened.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Sunflowers and marigolds make excellent companions as marigolds repel pests and add color.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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The subtitle for the game is Beyond Dreams and deals with a protagonist (shown above) who is plagued by strange visions in his sleep, with what looks like a motley bunch of companions.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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