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
The attack threw into chaos one of Washington’s premier social events, which every year attracts some of the country’s most powerful people and the journalists who cover them.
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Only one national park attracts more.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
While the bash attracts thousands of rowdy revelers, this year's party saw a significant law enforcement presence up and down the shores after previous events led to numerous arrests.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
They are characterized by a labellum or lip lined in red, purple or maroon that attracts pollinators.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
While authorities have not confirmed which festival Gillum may have been targeting, his arrest came just one day before the city of New Orleans commenced its annual Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts about 400,000 attendees each year.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The electronic music festival attracts crowds from around the world.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park already attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year who lounge on its beaches, snorkel and dive offshore and paddle through its mangroves.
—David Goodhue
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Only one national park attracts more.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2026
While the bash attracts thousands of rowdy revelers, this year's party saw a significant law enforcement presence up and down the shores after previous events led to numerous arrests.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 27 Apr. 2026
They are characterized by a labellum or lip lined in red, purple or maroon that attracts pollinators.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
While authorities have not confirmed which festival Gillum may have been targeting, his arrest came just one day before the city of New Orleans commenced its annual Jazz & Heritage Festival, which attracts about 400,000 attendees each year.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The electronic music festival attracts crowds from around the world.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park already attracts hundreds of thousands of people every year who lounge on its beaches, snorkel and dive offshore and paddle through its mangroves.
—David Goodhue
april 22, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
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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
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Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The fact that both CBS News and CNN will be under the new corporate roof, however, makes the involvement of Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf interests a sensitive point.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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If that interests you, read on.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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The reinterpretation of the timepieces draws from Tag Heuer’s design codes, powered by the Solargraph movement.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Meantime, Ty France draws the start at first base and Gavin Sheets is in the lineup at DH, giving the Padres a bench of Song, Miguel Andujar, Nick Castellanos, Bryce Johnson and catcher Luis Campusano.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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