attending (to)

Definition of attending (to)next
present participle of attend (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attending (to)
Verb
  • Thousands of people are calling on Charlotte leaders to stop a data center from setting up shop southeast of Reedy Creek Nature Preserve.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Eurovision is heading to Asia this year The world-famous TV pop spectacle is setting up stage on a new continent.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Well, Gomez ended up making out with him that very night, his Armani jacket draped casually over her shoulders.
    Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026
  • The Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office declined to comment on the case, citing North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct that prohibit prosecutors from making out-of-court statements on pending cases.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Pio Marmaï leads, marking his fourth collaboration with Salvadori, alongside Anaïs Demoustier (The Count of Monte Cristo) and Gilles Lellouche (Beating Hearts).
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Last week, Ralph Lauren unveiled its first-ever flagship store in China, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s long-term expansion in the market.
    Yiling Pan, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • No mean feat, considering the brand’s first 24 hotels are set in remote, leafy locations that feel worlds away from real life.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Here’s why, plus a look at other states considering the move.
    Kristin Scharkey, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The site functions as a public service that allows the creator to stay mentally engaged while identifying trends and connections between stories that might otherwise go unnoticed by those too busy to consume multiple news sources.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Spring weather on the Front Range can be invigorating, but for Paton and Payton, April beauty is identifying a mid-round pick who becomes an impact player.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Attending (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attending%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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