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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
Occupations that qualify for the tax break on tips as spelled out by Treasury also include bartenders, washroom attendants, elderly companions, party planners, pet groomers and more.
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Lake Poway dock attendants Jarod Petrosky, Garrett Pinto and Lukas Hughes helped during the derby, staffing the carnival games, the bounce house and the fish weigh-in.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Elevator operators and tollbooth attendants went through this slow fade to obsolescence with no damage to the economy.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
DeMar DeRozan just slammed a water bottle to the floor, sending several courtside attendants scurrying into action to mop up the mess.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
According to English Heritage, the charity which maintains the property, the rooms were first used by royal and aristocratic children and their attendants.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The chief ’s wife ordered her husband’s guards to remain outside, allowing only her female attendants to go with her to Ka`uiki Cave, deep into the heart of the hill.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
As the athletes point out, some work-study students have jobs in athletics, such as student ticket takers, seating attendants and food concession workers at NCAA contests.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Susan Tompor, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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
Lake Poway dock attendants Jarod Petrosky, Garrett Pinto and Lukas Hughes helped during the derby, staffing the carnival games, the bounce house and the fish weigh-in.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Elevator operators and tollbooth attendants went through this slow fade to obsolescence with no damage to the economy.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
DeMar DeRozan just slammed a water bottle to the floor, sending several courtside attendants scurrying into action to mop up the mess.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 10 Feb. 2026
According to English Heritage, the charity which maintains the property, the rooms were first used by royal and aristocratic children and their attendants.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The chief ’s wife ordered her husband’s guards to remain outside, allowing only her female attendants to go with her to Ka`uiki Cave, deep into the heart of the hill.
—Jasmin 'iolani Hakes, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
As the athletes point out, some work-study students have jobs in athletics, such as student ticket takers, seating attendants and food concession workers at NCAA contests.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
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Activities Personalised treks to experience the character and charm of nearby villages, mountains, monasteries and lakes are led by highly knowledgeable guides such as Gyaljen Sherpa, 36, a veteran of Himalayan trekking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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For the best view, astronomy guides recommend looking toward the western horizon about 30 minutes after sunset.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The pianist and vocal coach Bénédicte Jourdois, NYFOS’s associate artistic director, assisted with the accompaniments and with the stage patter, of which there is always a fair amount.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Classic wing accompaniments like celery, carrot sticks, ranch, and blue cheese are always welcome on the side.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Especially after reinserting Skyy Clark into a starting lineup, which, barring injuries, will feature three guards – including Dent and sophomore Trent Perry – the rest of the season.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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For most of the night, the Jayhawks were flawless in forcing Houston’s guards into hard shots and keeping star freshman Kingston Flemings from getting into the paint or hitting his patented pull-up jumper.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Still, Global Entry and courtesy escorts for members of Congress are on pause for the time being, DHS said.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Oseguera Cervantes and his two escorts ultimately died during transport, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Occupations that qualify for the tax break on tips as spelled out by Treasury also include bartenders, washroom attendants, elderly companions, party planners, pet groomers and more.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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Almost all companions on this list use rosemary for its strong scent as a natural deterrent, but onions come with a repelling smell of their own.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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