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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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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
Jeff Bezos attends the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions on June 17, 2026 in Paris, France.
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Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Lancôme global ambassador Zoe Saldaña attends the brand's exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD in London on June 28.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attends the Kyiv Security Forum in Ukraine's capital, April 23, 2026.
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Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
At 76, the mod trendsetter continues to star in campaigns like a recent one for Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection and attends London Fashion Week on occasion.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Throughout the tournament, the Congolese have rallied around Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, a fan who attends matches as a living statue representing one of the country’s national heroes, assassinated independence leader and Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.
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Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
That case started last April, when girl who attends Los Lomas High School accidentally ingested a significant cannabis dose when another student gave her a sandwich but failed to inform her it was laced with the drug, authorities said.
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Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ahrens grew up playing soccer, and now regularly attends Sporting KC and KC Current matches.
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Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
In Texas, 23-year-old Sakina Ali attends the gatherings, which are also held in other parts of the world, with four generations of her family.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Lancôme global ambassador Zoe Saldaña attends the brand's exclusive lunch celebrating Absolue Longevity MD in London on June 28.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attends the Kyiv Security Forum in Ukraine's capital, April 23, 2026.
—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
At 76, the mod trendsetter continues to star in campaigns like a recent one for Burberry’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection and attends London Fashion Week on occasion.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Throughout the tournament, the Congolese have rallied around Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, a fan who attends matches as a living statue representing one of the country’s national heroes, assassinated independence leader and Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.
—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
That case started last April, when girl who attends Los Lomas High School accidentally ingested a significant cannabis dose when another student gave her a sandwich but failed to inform her it was laced with the drug, authorities said.
—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Ahrens grew up playing soccer, and now regularly attends Sporting KC and KC Current matches.
—
Julianna Mejia,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
In Texas, 23-year-old Sakina Ali attends the gatherings, which are also held in other parts of the world, with four generations of her family.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attends
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This reflection accompanies the release of Couture, a new film directed by Alice Winocour, in which Jolie stars as Maxine Walker, an American filmmaker who is diagnosed with breast cancer while in Paris on business.
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The buzz that accompanies the reunion of a great band doesn’t last forever – think of that other influential Massachusetts alt-rock institution that came back in the mid-2000s, Pixies, and how that initial excitement has dwindled with each successive post-reunion album.
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Subtronics is a smaller artist, per Spotify listens, but is known for his live performance ability and creativity when mixing.
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Getting it right takes patience, research, and a surgeon who truly listens.
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Milshtein previously served as adviser to COGAT, which supervises civilian policy in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip.
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As chief of patrol, Hein supervises the most visible aspects of the Police Department that define its image in the minds of most Chicagoans, including emergency response, crisis intervention, traffic control, routine patrol and community policing efforts.
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The start of a new fiscal year in July often coincides with a pay bump for California’s state employees because that’s when raises, negotiated by unions, tend to take effect.
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Saturday's official opening of the library coincides with July 4th celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy.
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Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn.
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This 12-jurist body oversees the activities of Iran’s parliament, determining if laws passed are compatible with sharia and can demand that legislation be revised.
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The Alamo Trust, the nonprofit organization that oversees the Alamo Mission, announced the discovery on June 16.
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As Joe continues alone, Angela watches him with tears in her eyes before resting her head on his shoulder.
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Howitt watches players for signs of issues with mechanics and ensures targets for training loads are being met.
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In urban areas, municipal departments run things, while the Texas Department of Public Safety frequently manages highway collisions.
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The nonprofit public-private partnership manages the municipal district with services that include infrastructure planning, community engagement and more.
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“Attends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attends. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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