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verb

past tense of attend
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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 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
Verb
Among other things, campus police did not fly a drone to monitor rooftops or coordinate with local law enforcement to secure the event attended by about 3,000 people. — Michael R. Sisak, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 The result was a grand celebration attended by approximately 60,000 fans (according to Ocesa), symbolizing the bonds of friendship between South Korea and Mexico. — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2026 This led the Scottos to Nashville, where Scotto’s sister attended school and where his family saw a fast-growing city filled with cranes and potential. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 Zalando has held the event since 2014 and this year about 750 people attended talks and workshops in Berlin. — Cathrin Schaer, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026 The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people attended, about 200,000 more than the number who had registered in advance. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 The Vatican estimated that 800,000 people attended — about 200,000 more than the number who had registered in advance. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Many business leaders who will offer those opportunities attended the event. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 In the 1950s, Longwood started hosting evening lectures and short courses that thousands of amateur and professional horticulturists have attended over the past several decades. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attended
Adjective
  • The department says Archaga-Elvir was arrested in Texas as an accompanied minor in 2015, but he was released by the Obama administration.
    — Preston Mizell, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, social media footage captured Einbinder with her hands zip-tied behind her back as she was escorted away from the demonstration by police.
    — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Upper floors will house offices and the label’s bridal business, with customers escorted inside from an outdoor waiting line.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Furthermore, the Chinese president listened to music provided by the Air Force Band, including both the American and Chinese national anthems, and witnessed a flyover by two B-1 bombers.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026
  • There are plenty of people who have never listened to country radio who are finding it through pop radio or social media or word of mouth or even through Drake’s languid remake featuring Don Toliver (though Langley’s cameo is now out of the video).
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Those who watched the pic on non-Imax/Infinity Vision screens only got a bonus of two minutes and 6 seconds.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The rally coincided with Bitcoin’s brief move above $87,000, a level not seen since January, as the broader crypto market advanced.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The lawn’s closure, which usually happens in the winter, coincided with peak fall foliage-viewing season, putting a prime spot for autumn leaf lovers off limits.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Robin’s younger sister Riverley heard the commotion and ran for help.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Put the right people at the table—and let their voices be heard.
    — Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • According to the Victim Notification System, upon her release, Holmes will reside in Austin, Texas, and be supervised by the United States Probation Office there.
    — Taylor Dunn, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Unable to continue normal operations, Nodus entered a liquidation process supervised by Puerto Rico’s Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen oversaw the destruction and warned drug traffickers that authorities would step up efforts to disrupt the illicit trade.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Before the court fight was launched, Edwin Benn, the arbitrator who oversaw 2023 contract negotiations between the city and FOP, warned the City Council that any attempt to undermine his award to the union would be futile.
    — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Attended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attended. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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