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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
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.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The combination of attendants and police officers directing traffic seemed to have worked.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
He was then placed under arrest for interference with flight crew members or attendants, and transported to the Atlanta City Detention Center.
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Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Hytes, Season 13’s winner Symone, and Season 15’s Marcia Marcia Marcia, who is credited in the film by her real name Marty Lauter, play a trio of snobbish train attendants on the luxurious Glamazonian Hyper Speed Rail.
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Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
The union representing the workers said on Friday its members, including cashiers, concession workers, bartenders, dishwashers, cooks and food attendants, voted 96% in favor of a strike.
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Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 June 2026
He is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Reyes has been charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction, court records show.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
The service From always-smiling front desk staff to ultra-attentive housekeeping attendants, the service is a highlight.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
The combination of attendants and police officers directing traffic seemed to have worked.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
He was then placed under arrest for interference with flight crew members or attendants, and transported to the Atlanta City Detention Center.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Hytes, Season 13’s winner Symone, and Season 15’s Marcia Marcia Marcia, who is credited in the film by her real name Marty Lauter, play a trio of snobbish train attendants on the luxurious Glamazonian Hyper Speed Rail.
—
Matthew Huff,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
The union representing the workers said on Friday its members, including cashiers, concession workers, bartenders, dishwashers, cooks and food attendants, voted 96% in favor of a strike.
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Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
6 June 2026
He is charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
3 June 2026
Reyes has been charged with interference with flight crew members and attendants and assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction, court records show.
—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
The service From always-smiling front desk staff to ultra-attentive housekeeping attendants, the service is a highlight.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
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Several major shipping companies, like Hapag-Lloyd, have used US naval guides to move through the strait – but that offer has not been consistent.
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Educators already use it to turn class materials into study guides, flashcards and video files.
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Or go light and slurpable with mul naeng myun (number 7), in which those same noodles and accompaniments are set in a light beef broth loaded with ice.
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Bo ssam, a Korean family-style dish that pairs tender pork belly, leafy wrappers and a table of accompaniments, makes a fun dinner party meal.
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The 2026 class has been considered one of the deepest and most talented in recent memory, headlined by a quartet of generational one-and-dones as well as explosive guards and elite veteran forwards.
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After the top four picks, the draft was considered wide open with a logjam of talented guards.
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But when asked whether drivers should expect rolling closures, escorts or other traffic-control measures, another department spokesperson, Officer Alayna Gonzalez, said those decisions would depend on organizers and law enforcement’s assessment of safety needs.
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Rather than flying directly over enemy territory, strategic bombers can launch stand-off weapons from safer distances while remaining protected by friendly air defenses and fighter escorts.
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So, the two were fitting companions in a tribute to jewelry’s earliest origins.
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The corgi mascot is a nod to Queen Elizabeth II, who loved the breed and was known to keep many as companions throughout her reign.
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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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