1
as in ministering (to)
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2
as in picking out
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attending (to)
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The Hurricanes seemed content to grind away at the Rebels in small chunks offensively, setting up CharMar Brown’s 4-yard touchdown run and a field goal.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026 -
Dozens of people, mostly in Minnesota’s substantial Somali population, have been charged with looting the program by setting up companies that billed the state for supplying food that was never delivered.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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These are songs seeking soul, soul mate, maker, making out and mercy.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two were speculated to be together when the two were making out on Perry’s yacht in August.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
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Beyond the gate are hundreds of white crosses, marking the graves of Parchman’s long-dead prisoners.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The first-stage booster made its ninth flight landing on the droneship A Shortfall of Gravitas, marking its 100th booster catch.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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Critics of Newsom, including San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan — now considering a run for governor as Newsom reaches his term limit in 2026 — were quick to pounce on the report.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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That’s equivalent to $24 million, but considering the length of his service (which began in the 1960s), the amount pales in comparison to the annual incomes of William and Charles.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Officers were reportedly reviewing security camera footage in the area in hopes of identifying a suspect.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Last April, the Wyn Beauty founder shared a sweet video on her Instagram with her daughter Adira, as the little one practiced identifying colors.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Attending (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attending%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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