attending (to)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attending (to)
Verb
  • The county, meanwhile, is looking at the cost of setting up an independent law enforcement agency to handle public safety at Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
    Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • By the end, the vibe had apparently gotten away from him slightly — a couple in the audience was making out.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 12 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Atlanta's first open container district in South Downtown goes into effect Wednesday, marking a major shift in how the city approaches its downtown entertainment zones.
    Monique John, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Captured during ongoing flight testing, the image shows the aircraft in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker, marking a significant milestone in the program’s maturation.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • State lawmakers are considering several bills to improve California's power storage capabilities and provide financial incentives to utilities for modernization efforts.
    James Taylor, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • An attorney for Eastman had countered that his client wasn't trying to steal the election but was considering ways to delay electoral vote counting so states could investigate allegations of voting improprieties.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The study concluded with some recommendations, such as sustaining and expanding programs that work, engaging with with people who have experienced homelessness, identifying funding and supporting neighborhood safety and cleanliness.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • The Romero Group was organized by Williams in 2017 and had a social media page identifying the company as a construction firm offering commercial and residential development and construction.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 12 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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