1
as in accompanies
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a passel of assistants attend the movie star wherever she goes
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2
as in listens
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 supervises
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
tired of attending other people's children, the nanny was eager to have a child of her own
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as in coincides
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 attends
Karrueche Tran attends the NYLON House in the Desert presented by Matrix at Coachella in California on April 10.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
About 30 minutes into the film, Reef attends a meeting assembled by his crisis PR agent, Ira Slitz (Hill).
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Removing librarians would be a mistake, said Mary Margaret Mason, a sixth grade student who attends the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Osagie is of Nigerian descent and attends Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Annis, who attends the same high school former UM quarterback Carson Beck attended, played in 11 games as a freshman in 2024.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Moreno is competitive, a hardcore fan who regularly attends even spring training games.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
His older daughter attends a high school in the Tamalpais Union High School District, while his younger daughter attends a middle school in a different district.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Chiefs have a winning record when Swift attends their games.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
About 30 minutes into the film, Reef attends a meeting assembled by his crisis PR agent, Ira Slitz (Hill).
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Removing librarians would be a mistake, said Mary Margaret Mason, a sixth grade student who attends the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Osagie is of Nigerian descent and attends Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Annis, who attends the same high school former UM quarterback Carson Beck attended, played in 11 games as a freshman in 2024.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Moreno is competitive, a hardcore fan who regularly attends even spring training games.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
His older daughter attends a high school in the Tamalpais Union High School District, while his younger daughter attends a middle school in a different district.
—Sooji Nam, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The Chiefs have a winning record when Swift attends their games.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attends
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The dialogue accompanies the three snaps fittingly.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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For 32-year-old Brittany Shick, the grief also accompanies a sense of responsibility.—
Jim McHugh,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
6 Apr. 2026
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In a file photo, Tina Peters, former Mesa County clerk, listens during her trial on March 3, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colo.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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First To Serve, the nonprofit that supervises the hotel, did not respond to inquiries from The Times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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The decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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My chapter on Family Matters includes the story of when Jaleel White, the actor who played Steve Urkel on the show, sits in a UCLA lecture hall and hears a teaching assistant call him a modern-day Sambo.—
Geoff Bennett,
The Atlantic,
13 Apr. 2026
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After the Supreme Court hears arguments on April 29 in the TPS cases, the justices are expected to issue a ruling in the consolidated cases by the end of June.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Rothman has led the system that oversees the state's four-year universities, including the flagship Madison campus, for nearly four years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The state Senate’s committee that oversees higher education scheduled a hearing for Thursday for 10 regents whose appointments by Evers have yet to be confirmed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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As a goalie who watches every skater who scores a goal against him celebrate, Wallstedt makes no apologies for showing his joy.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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The organization watches statewide utilities and advocates for residential ratepayers and the environment.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Nader Adeli, who manages Iranian American club team Arya FC's over-60 squad in Los Angeles, is worried the war might keep Iran from attending the World Cup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Today, her husband owns and manages Sarah’s father’s dental practice now that her dad has retired.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Attends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attends. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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