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
Many of the low-rise apartment blocks are only partially filled, often not by miners but by people attracted to cheap housing.
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ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Unable to get down, Thompson remained in the tower until a Navy schooner attracted by the blaze came to shore and rescued him.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The normally secretive Illuminati attracted attention through their attempts to attend and participate within Masonic temples.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
But like engraving, repairing musical instruments and many other skilled trades, creating and fitting garments to individual specifications hasn’t attracted enough entry-level workers over the years to replace the professionals retiring their pincushions after decades of performing their craft.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The show attracted a number of celebrity fans, many of whom endorsed the series through cameo appearances.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Some 66% were attracted by the subject matter.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2026
Aphids are highly attracted to nasturtiums, which draw them away for crop plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Howard’s mass rallies in Mound Bayou attracted marquee names such as the singer Mahalia Jackson and William Dawson, a congressman from Chicago.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Unable to get down, Thompson remained in the tower until a Navy schooner attracted by the blaze came to shore and rescued him.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
The normally secretive Illuminati attracted attention through their attempts to attend and participate within Masonic temples.
—Derek Arnold, The Conversation, 6 Apr. 2026
But like engraving, repairing musical instruments and many other skilled trades, creating and fitting garments to individual specifications hasn’t attracted enough entry-level workers over the years to replace the professionals retiring their pincushions after decades of performing their craft.
—Anne D’innocenzio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
The show attracted a number of celebrity fans, many of whom endorsed the series through cameo appearances.
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Some 66% were attracted by the subject matter.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2026
Aphids are highly attracted to nasturtiums, which draw them away for crop plants.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Howard’s mass rallies in Mound Bayou attracted marquee names such as the singer Mahalia Jackson and William Dawson, a congressman from Chicago.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
Verb
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More than half of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in such plans, enticed by lower monthly premiums and extra benefits not covered by traditional Medicare, according to health policy research firm KFF.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kan added that the high prices added another incentive for Hong Kongers to travel to mainland Chinese cities like neighboring Shenzhen, which have enticed growing numbers of Hong Kong visitors with more affordable grocery and dining costs in recent years.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That’s what interested us as well.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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These stories are not only fun to read, but also provide valuable information about ideas that interested early Christians.—
Christy Cobb,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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What once drew a modest crowd now sees roughly 5,000 to 6,000 people pass through in a single day, sampling dishes from chefs with roots all over the world, Robinson said.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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That deadline passed at the end of last month, and the NBA drew a glut of interest, including multiple offers with more than $1 billion in investment, The Athletic reported last week.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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