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
The site has since attracted more than 10 nuisance complaints since 2022, according to city records.
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Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The project had attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in additional investments.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
During Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon, meanwhile, there were several refereeing decisions that attracted criticism.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Hiddleston was especially attracted to her desire to highlight the vulnerability of the characters, all of whom present an exterior that is vastly different than their interior life.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
That was a big benefit for Chef Johan Jensen, co-owner of Whitecrest Eatery in Stonington Borough, Connecticut, who, after initially experimenting with it from a culinary perspective, was attracted to beef tallow to cook cleaner for his kids.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Benedict has vowed to find the disguised stranger who stole his heart, but he’s equally attracted to the domestic.
—The Know, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
China has attracted foreign capital for decades.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Along the way, Weir made friends and attracted admirers both within the music world and outside of it.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
The project had attracted hundreds of millions of dollars in additional investments.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
During Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon, meanwhile, there were several refereeing decisions that attracted criticism.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Hiddleston was especially attracted to her desire to highlight the vulnerability of the characters, all of whom present an exterior that is vastly different than their interior life.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
That was a big benefit for Chef Johan Jensen, co-owner of Whitecrest Eatery in Stonington Borough, Connecticut, who, after initially experimenting with it from a culinary perspective, was attracted to beef tallow to cook cleaner for his kids.
—Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Benedict has vowed to find the disguised stranger who stole his heart, but he’s equally attracted to the domestic.
—The Know, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
China has attracted foreign capital for decades.
—Joe Ngai, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Along the way, Weir made friends and attracted admirers both within the music world and outside of it.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
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Many younger visitors have been enticed to visit the town thanks to its arts offerings, with rising numbers making the pilgrimage to the Frieder Burda Museum to take in its temporary exhibitions.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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These everyday investors are likely also enticed by Karp, who Luria said is similar to Tesla CEO Elon Musk in his ability to sell a business vision.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ross, who was one of several federal agents involved in the arrest, initially drew his service weapon, but holstered the gun after Muñoz-Guatemala stopped his car and raised his hands, according to the affidavit.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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When the vehicle began to move forward slowly, another agent standing in front of the SUV drew a firearm and fired at least two shots through the windshield while stepping backward.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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