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 Irish unit, which Generali inherited through its purchase of Liberty Seguros, specializes in online operations and attracted interest from several buyers.
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Sonia Sirletti, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Decaire added that even without the nonstop flight between Dallas and Seattle, Southwest has still attracted an average of 92 customers, more than half the capacity of one of the carrier’s aircraft, per day to fly there using a connection.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The group attracted the attention of Jodeci’s DeVante, who signed them to his Elektra Records imprint, Swing Mob, in 1991.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Their videos, which send up everything from dinner parties to morning routines, attracted a large online fan base early on.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The non-violent rally attracted counter-protesters.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Tkachuk is a public figure who, by playing in the USA-Canada Olympic gold medal game, was part of a highly public event that attracted comment, discussion and satire.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
As a result, millions upon millions crossed the border attracted by higher wages and better infrastructure, including hospitals, roads, sewers, clean water, schools for their children and other social services at the state or municipal level.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
At roughly nine thousand three hundred feet above sea level, the thin subzero air assaulted my lungs immediately, and the reflective background and uninterrupted nothingness attracted my focus to hints of pastel colors.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Sonia Sirletti, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Decaire added that even without the nonstop flight between Dallas and Seattle, Southwest has still attracted an average of 92 customers, more than half the capacity of one of the carrier’s aircraft, per day to fly there using a connection.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The group attracted the attention of Jodeci’s DeVante, who signed them to his Elektra Records imprint, Swing Mob, in 1991.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Their videos, which send up everything from dinner parties to morning routines, attracted a large online fan base early on.
—William Earl, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
The non-violent rally attracted counter-protesters.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
Tkachuk is a public figure who, by playing in the USA-Canada Olympic gold medal game, was part of a highly public event that attracted comment, discussion and satire.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Mar. 2026
As a result, millions upon millions crossed the border attracted by higher wages and better infrastructure, including hospitals, roads, sewers, clean water, schools for their children and other social services at the state or municipal level.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
At roughly nine thousand three hundred feet above sea level, the thin subzero air assaulted my lungs immediately, and the reflective background and uninterrupted nothingness attracted my focus to hints of pastel colors.
—Cree Lefavour, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
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The team’s top five leaders in minutes this year are all returning players, giving the program unusual continuity during an era when successful mid-major squads often lose their best players through the transfer portal, enticed by more money from power conference schools.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Players from all over were enticed by the Raiders, who opened up the coffers to land key free agent additions, including linebackers Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 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
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The character that interested me was (his alter ego) Norman Osborn.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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That effort drew strong opposition from housing advocates and tenant rights groups who championed the measure’s passage in 2022, and was ultimately referred to council committees rather than advancing.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The film, a horror drama set in 1932, drew audiences to theaters from the start.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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