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
Set the scene In a northern section of Beijing, away from the tourist hustle and bustle, this property attracts a lot of regional travelers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Plus, the plant attracts butterflies.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Sung said Quince attracts a broad range of men, not defined by demographics.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Indiana’s South Bend International Airport attracts some business from the Chicago area.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Sage can be a real asset in the garden that repels pests from other plants and attracts pollinators with its flowers.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The aroma attracts pollinators to the flowers’ rich nectar.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Featuring work by hundreds of artists from across the globe, the prestigious event typically attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to a slew of national pavilions organized and partially funded by the participating countries' governments.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 9 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Plus, the plant attracts butterflies.
—Judy Nauseef, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Sung said Quince attracts a broad range of men, not defined by demographics.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Indiana’s South Bend International Airport attracts some business from the Chicago area.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Sage can be a real asset in the garden that repels pests from other plants and attracts pollinators with its flowers.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
The aroma attracts pollinators to the flowers’ rich nectar.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Featuring work by hundreds of artists from across the globe, the prestigious event typically attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to a slew of national pavilions organized and partially funded by the participating countries' governments.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
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The blue light entices mosquitos, gnats, flies, and fruit flies, luring them to their demise on an unforgiving sticky pad.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Borage An annual herb with bright bluish-purple flowers, borage entices important insects to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump sees reality through a keyhole that shows him only what interests him.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The high concentrations of neutrinos near the sun is what interests Solomey.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Remarkably, their five league draws this season have resulted from equalising goals conceded in the 96th, 92nd, 94th, 97th and 88th minutes, the last three of which — against Paris FC, Strasbourg and Nice — were all penalties.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The beaches are also great for swimming and shelling, and the free Venice Fishing Pier draws anglers as well as wildlife watchers and sunset viewers.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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