attended (to)

verb

past tense of attend (to)
1
as in ministered (to)

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2
as in picked out

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attended (to)
  1. treated
  2. considered
  3. marked
  4. identified
  5. made out
  6. picked up
  7. studied
  8. heeded
Verb
  • At a hospital in Sokoto, records shared with AP show nearly 40 children previously treated for malnutrition since February are currently under treatment again, in addition to those not documented.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
  • When the musician was first diagnosed, it was believed her condition would be easily treated with radiation, but complications required her to undergo multiple surgeries.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Definition of treated
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  • The Heat are considered finalists for James, along with the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors and others.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Whether Infantino will be considered for the role remains to be seen.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of considered
Verb
  • That win over the Tempo marked the first time Jones shared the court with Reese, and in 11 minutes with those two on the court, the Dream outscored the Tempo by 12 points (33-21).
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • That season also marked the first of his two career scoring titles.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of marked
Verb
  • The man, identified by police as Joseph Gordon, is being held at the Parker County Jail on two counts of capital murder, according to the post.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
  • The intruder, later identified as Andrew Truelove, was charged with hate crime - burglary, hate crime - menacing, hate crime - criminal trespass, and harassment by the NYPD.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of identified
Verb
  • Noem’s purchases were largely made out of public view and angered communities that were caught by surprise.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Half of her form-fitting gown was crafted from a black silk material, while the other half was made out of sheer black lace featuring a subtle shimmering sheen.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Definition of made out
Verb
  • It was quickly picked up by the media, with articles and TV segments spotlighting the FBI’s suspicion that Salgado Araujo was transporting methamphetamine.
    — Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
  • Isul gestured to the kitchen wall clock, then picked up her toast and jam.
    — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
Definition of picked up
Verb
  • Nationally, 61% of the 160 metro areas Pew studied were classified as somewhat or very unaffordable for young buyers in 2024 — up from just 41% in 2019.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The university’s shark lab, which has studied shark behavior and ecology for 60 years, will probably survive.
    — Kori McNair, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of studied
Verb
  • Platner, who denies the allegation, has so far not heeded the wave of calls to resign as the nominee.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Atlanta Track Club, which oversees the annual race in its 57th running, had sent out a red flag alert Thursday, and people largely heeded the warnings by coming hydrated and ready to run.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of heeded
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