as in enticed
to engage the attention of
The park's natural wonders attract many tourists. The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.
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Recent Examples of attracted
These huge purse payouts attracted horses from all over the world.
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Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The variety of music merchandise the business offered attracted a large clientele.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Multiple people fired after comments, posts Public figures, academics and everyday business owners have faced consequences for comments and social media posts that contained celebrations or other musings that attracted swift condemnation after Kirk's killing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Some technology geeks may indeed be attracted to these features, though there are trade-offs here, and steep ones, as many normies will also find these features absolutely infuriating.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Airport Security This isn't the first time an encounter with TSA agents has attracted online attention.
—Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The bugs are attracted to lights at night.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The Mali international has attracted interest from Turkey, and their transfer window does not close until September 12, so there is still time.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Our Place Wonder Oven in Steam What initially attracted me to the air fryer was its compact size.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The variety of music merchandise the business offered attracted a large clientele.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Multiple people fired after comments, posts Public figures, academics and everyday business owners have faced consequences for comments and social media posts that contained celebrations or other musings that attracted swift condemnation after Kirk's killing.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Some technology geeks may indeed be attracted to these features, though there are trade-offs here, and steep ones, as many normies will also find these features absolutely infuriating.
—Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Airport Security This isn't the first time an encounter with TSA agents has attracted online attention.
—Matthew Impelli, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The bugs are attracted to lights at night.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
The Mali international has attracted interest from Turkey, and their transfer window does not close until September 12, so there is still time.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Our Place Wonder Oven in Steam What initially attracted me to the air fryer was its compact size.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
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The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan’s increasingly bustling business scene.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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The league averaged 221,000 viewers throughout the season, including its playoffs, while the championship game between Rose BC and Vinyl BC drew 364,000 viewers and peaked at 385,000.—
Roberta F. Rodrigues,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 1986, the family’s ordeal captivated the region’s attention and drew dozens of national reporters to the area.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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