1
as in escorted
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a passel of assistants attend the movie star wherever she goes
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2
as in listened
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
I'm sorry, but all the noise means I'm having a hard time attending to the conversation
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as in watched
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
tired of attending other people's children, the nanny was eager to have a child of her own
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as in coincided
to occur or exist at the same time
all the pomp and circumstance that attend the opening of the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of attended
Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The View From democrats Some Democrats skipped the speech altogether and attended off-site programming after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his caucus to protest silently or to take their protests outside.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Young civil rights activist and Freedom Rider Jerome Smith attended the meeting.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Last Thursday, at the start of London Fashion Week, King Charles visited the Newgen exhibition space at 180 Studios and attended Tolu Coker’s show.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
An estimated 2,000 people attended the 11th annual Lake County Beer Fest Saturday in the Expo Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
This year, more than 30,000 people attended.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Tanya Haden attended the same school, but the two never dated — or even spoke.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Roughly a dozen people attended the news conference, including two West Hollywood City Council members, representatives from survivor advocacy groups, attorneys and law professors.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
More than 30 congressional Democrats boycotted the address altogether, while others attended alternative events designed to compete with the president’s messaging.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The View From democrats Some Democrats skipped the speech altogether and attended off-site programming after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told his caucus to protest silently or to take their protests outside.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Young civil rights activist and Freedom Rider Jerome Smith attended the meeting.
—Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026
Last Thursday, at the start of London Fashion Week, King Charles visited the Newgen exhibition space at 180 Studios and attended Tolu Coker’s show.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
An estimated 2,000 people attended the 11th annual Lake County Beer Fest Saturday in the Expo Hall at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
—Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
This year, more than 30,000 people attended.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Tanya Haden attended the same school, but the two never dated — or even spoke.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Roughly a dozen people attended the news conference, including two West Hollywood City Council members, representatives from survivor advocacy groups, attorneys and law professors.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attended
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Shittu was accompanied to the club by his younger brother, Fawaz Shittu, to celebrate a friend’s birthday a day before their mother was due to arrive for a visit from their native Nigeria.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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While choice is strictly limited—two starters, two mains, cheese or dessert—the produce is exceptional, from juicy scallops to John Dory cooked with tangy sorrel and crunchy samphire, sea asparagus, accompanied by a seasonal pumpkin purée.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Jack listened intently as doctors laid out the uncertainties of Patrick’s fate.—
Steven Levingston,
Vanity Fair,
23 Feb. 2026
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For his part, Freeman very much listened to Schumaker.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Most nights there is live music, best watched while sipping one of the incredible cocktails.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The group was interestingly joined by actor Michael Douglas, who spoke as Riley’s friend, while several Lakers Showtime greats watched from the audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The fact that her debut as women’s creative director coincided with a couture show — starting with the highest form of fashion, the unveiling of the Armani Privé collection last month — speaks of her determination and confidence.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Atlanta event coincided with runs held in Brunswick, where Arbery lived.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Guests are greeted with a custom cocktail and escorted to their seats around a circular table in a private room for a multi-course, multi-sensory dining experience complete with music and interactive visuals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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At a campaign rally in Texas on Monday, security escorted Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey from the premises.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The deep booms, which on clear nights can be heard across the forest, attract female kakapo to the bowls.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In other footage, filmed farther down the driveway, automatic gunfire can be heard, while a third video taken at the same time shows thick black smoke emanating from the site.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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In general, children should always be supervised when using a microwave as temperatures may be hotter than expected with relatively short cook times, stresses Makayla Romboy, MD, pediatric emergency medicine physician at Pediatrix.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
23 Feb. 2026
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Some people receive care from nurse practitioners, who are supervised by physicians.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Paul Vernon, who oversaw homicide probes, said the style of carry may be familiar to some at a gun range, and investigators will be pursuing the carry method as a signature part of the man’s behavior.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, Republican Ron DeSantis oversaw more executions in a single year than any other Florida governor since the death penalty’s reinstatement in 1976.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Attended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attended. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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