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
His three phone gatherings so far this year attracted more than 20,000 people.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Julia Harrison, commerce writer What attracted you to this bed frame?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Some of those views have attracted the attention of Democrats in Congress during the confirmation process.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
The result is more efficient cybersecurity solutions (which is a high priority across all industries at the moment) and has already attracted $192 million in funding since the company was founded in 2020.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Rivers attracted water voles, mice, hippos, bison, and deer.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
In particular, rookie stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped to lift the Women’s National Basketball Association to record ratings last season, and in general, the audience around women’s sports has gained ground and attracted more advertisers.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Hackers are attracted to weak passwords like rats to garbage.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The game attracted a large crowd because the two standout players were the sons of former NBA players from the Southland, and each had memorable moments.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Julia Harrison, commerce writer What attracted you to this bed frame?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2025
Some of those views have attracted the attention of Democrats in Congress during the confirmation process.
—Daniel Klaidman, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2025
The result is more efficient cybersecurity solutions (which is a high priority across all industries at the moment) and has already attracted $192 million in funding since the company was founded in 2020.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Rivers attracted water voles, mice, hippos, bison, and deer.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
In particular, rookie stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese helped to lift the Women’s National Basketball Association to record ratings last season, and in general, the audience around women’s sports has gained ground and attracted more advertisers.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
Hackers are attracted to weak passwords like rats to garbage.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
The game attracted a large crowd because the two standout players were the sons of former NBA players from the Southland, and each had memorable moments.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
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If Brown is enticed by the chance to see that through, the Chiefs can take advantage and alleviate some of the risk by luring him with some incentives based on playing time.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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With more cap space leaguewide than expected, Zucker may be enticed by the idea of hitting free agency coming off a career year.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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