attracted

past tense of attract

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of attracted Juliana’s death has attracted widespread attention on social media with speculation that she may have been lynched. Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 The series, which has attracted over 185 million viewers worldwide, continues to be one of Amazon’s strongest drivers for new Prime membership signups. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 24 July 2026 He was voted player of the year in 2023, and had attracted interest from Liverpool for his performances in central midfield. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The match may have attracted the audience, but transportation, public spaces, food, nightlife, digital access and security determined how visitors remembered the destination. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The school launched a national search for a permanent head coach that, according to multiple sources, attracted 27 qualified applicants. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026 South Korean markets are closed for a public holiday, so stocks like Softbank and TSMC have attracted the most intense selling. Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 July 2026 Platner attracted more than 150,000 votes during the June 9 primary, an eye-opening number that signaled a progressive base eager to support a candidate known for his promise to defend the working class and ability to rally large crowds. ABC News, 17 July 2026 The summit attracted $900 million in new government commitments in support of clean cooking, according to the IEA. Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
Verb
  • That's cranking up the pressure for local officials, who are often enticed by the opportunity for new revenue generation but have been slammed by public opposition.
    Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 17 July 2026
  • West’s post-football potential was what enticed the Blackhawks to trade up to take the a 6-foot-6, 216-pounder.
    Scott Powers, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Camerlenghi says Gradara Castle has interested him since his childhood.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
  • What interested him was the gap between the performance of power and whatever lives underneath it.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 June 2026
Verb
  • He was named the Big 12 Preseason Player of the Year and drew preseason All-American honors.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • The event regularly drew other musicians, including Bono, Shane MacGowan, and Sinéad O'Connor.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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