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 annual fledging of seabirds on Hawaii’s French Frigate Shoals attracts tiger sharks, whose presence forces out gray reef and Galapagos sharks.
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Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Forum attracts bipartisan group of candidates for governor.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The website attracts hundreds of thousands of views, and her TikTok account has already grown to over 10,000 followers.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The fermentation attracts the flies and adding dish soap helps to trap and drown them.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Her purple passion flower attracts Gulf fritillaries, bright orange butterflies with black markings.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
This hotel is located in the bustling Alberta Arts District, a cultural epicenter that attracts young professionals, artists, and hipsters of all ages.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The country attracts thousands of patients from abroad who seek its advanced medical procedures because of its experienced surgeons and budget-friendly prices which are much lower than Western hair transplant costs.
—Lyssanoel Frater, Freep.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The city attracts crowds of revelers each year.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Forum attracts bipartisan group of candidates for governor.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 23 Feb. 2026
The website attracts hundreds of thousands of views, and her TikTok account has already grown to over 10,000 followers.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The fermentation attracts the flies and adding dish soap helps to trap and drown them.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Her purple passion flower attracts Gulf fritillaries, bright orange butterflies with black markings.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
This hotel is located in the bustling Alberta Arts District, a cultural epicenter that attracts young professionals, artists, and hipsters of all ages.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
The country attracts thousands of patients from abroad who seek its advanced medical procedures because of its experienced surgeons and budget-friendly prices which are much lower than Western hair transplant costs.
—Lyssanoel Frater, Freep.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The city attracts crowds of revelers each year.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
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Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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While Summer most likely has tonnes of toys and a dog bed, there’s something about cardboard boxes that entices pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Ogalla said one project that interests her is the renovation of a former medical facility in Joliet to create a veterans centric campus for the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Dreams — probably interests with a hint of values in Welch’s terms — aren’t enough.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
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Which is exactly what draws you back out and keeps you exploring.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Today, the festival draws marquee names from the culinary world as well as from music and entertainment.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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