as in entices
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 attracts
Today, that same site is home to Rybatska Strelka, a growing recreation complex that now attracts visitors from across the region and has become a noted example of sustainable tourism in Ukraine.
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Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Epstein attributes the hill’s popularity to the fans COTA attracts, drawing a comparison to the fans that pack mountainsides and hilly areas during the Tour de France cycling race each July.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Grass growing up against tree trunks also potentially attracts pests like voles that may nibble on the apple tree bark.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
An eerie aura settles over Denton, Texas, in October, turning its town square into a destination that attracts Halloween lovers from around the world.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
This roadside eatery attracts lots of motorcyclists, because the drive is a pretty one.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Watch this video to learn about the legend that still attracts visitors from all over the world.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
The comments caused an uproar in San Francisco, where Benioff, 61, held his firm’s Dreamforce event this week, which attracts tens of thousands of Salesforce employees and customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Accordingly, the hotel attracts an artsy and fashionable clientele; its lounges and hallways buzz during the annual Art Basel fair and events like the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Miami Music Week.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Maria Williams, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Epstein attributes the hill’s popularity to the fans COTA attracts, drawing a comparison to the fans that pack mountainsides and hilly areas during the Tour de France cycling race each July.
—Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Grass growing up against tree trunks also potentially attracts pests like voles that may nibble on the apple tree bark.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
An eerie aura settles over Denton, Texas, in October, turning its town square into a destination that attracts Halloween lovers from around the world.
—Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
This roadside eatery attracts lots of motorcyclists, because the drive is a pretty one.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Watch this video to learn about the legend that still attracts visitors from all over the world.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
The comments caused an uproar in San Francisco, where Benioff, 61, held his firm’s Dreamforce event this week, which attracts tens of thousands of Salesforce employees and customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Accordingly, the hotel attracts an artsy and fashionable clientele; its lounges and hallways buzz during the annual Art Basel fair and events like the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix and Miami Music Week.
—Sara Liss, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
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With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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The structure is illustrated below, with one player positioned on the byline and another level with the penalty area to form a triangle that entices opponents out to defend.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Because the books cover the story of the Ozarks region from prehistoric times to the 21st century, readers are likely to find a little something about any part of regional history that interests them.—
Becca Martin-Brown,
Arkansas Online,
29 Oct. 2025
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Outside of journalism what interests you?—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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One that draws not just mourners but tourists seeking out history.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today, Boli Khela draws thousands from across the country and abroad.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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