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
Fishing is such serious sport here that one of the biggest tournaments in the country, the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament, attracts anglers from all over the world every June.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Personalization not only boosts engagement among existing members but also attracts new users motivated by specific rewards.
—Len Covello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of those wagers are placed on soccer, which attracts millions of bettors daily.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Salsa Koncki said his goal is to one day have a sales volume that attracts someone interested in buying Mama’s Boy Salsa.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Underwater, a world of sea life attracts divers, snorkelers, and free divers from across the globe.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Especially since the likes of Oasis have a far bigger economic impact than a Bears game, which attracts mostly locals and suburbanites who typically cart in their own tailgating supplies.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
This foundation attracts impact investors, who bring additional capital to expand these efforts and meet growing demand.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Personalization not only boosts engagement among existing members but also attracts new users motivated by specific rewards.
—Len Covello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Most of those wagers are placed on soccer, which attracts millions of bettors daily.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Salsa Koncki said his goal is to one day have a sales volume that attracts someone interested in buying Mama’s Boy Salsa.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Underwater, a world of sea life attracts divers, snorkelers, and free divers from across the globe.
—AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
Especially since the likes of Oasis have a far bigger economic impact than a Bears game, which attracts mostly locals and suburbanites who typically cart in their own tailgating supplies.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
This foundation attracts impact investors, who bring additional capital to expand these efforts and meet growing demand.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
Verb
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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
Verb
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Scroll to any Week 1 college football game that interests you and click to view the popular options.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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This is part of what interests me.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But this state’s gubernatorial race is unique and draws attention due to the name recognition among the candidates.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Video footage verified by CNN shows the moment an officer draws his baton amid a struggle with one demonstrator as other officers tussle with protesters on the ground.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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