as in attractions
something that attracts interest
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Recent Examples of magnets
Medical professionals warn that ingesting magnets can lead to serious consequences such as pressure necrosis, perforation, obstruction, fistula and sepsis.
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Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Using magnets instead of steam to power the ship’s catapults gives the Ford the ability to launch aircraft faster and with heavier weapons and more fuel, increasing the range and lethality of its fighter jets.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
An X-ray revealed four chains of magnets stuck together inside his abdomen.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s the bus stop on 12th Street and the liquor store on 11th Street, both magnets for public intoxication and drug deals.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Rare earths are used to produce high-performance magnets that are essential in defense systems, semiconductors, robotics, and electric vehicles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The magnets are vital for technologies such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics and defense systems.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Rare earth minerals are a set of 17 metallic elements used in products like catalytic converters, magnets, electronics, fighter jet and missile guidance systems and other electronics.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Idioms especially are magnets for folk etymology.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Using magnets instead of steam to power the ship’s catapults gives the Ford the ability to launch aircraft faster and with heavier weapons and more fuel, increasing the range and lethality of its fighter jets.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
An X-ray revealed four chains of magnets stuck together inside his abdomen.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
There’s the bus stop on 12th Street and the liquor store on 11th Street, both magnets for public intoxication and drug deals.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
Rare earths are used to produce high-performance magnets that are essential in defense systems, semiconductors, robotics, and electric vehicles.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The magnets are vital for technologies such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, electronics and defense systems.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
Rare earth minerals are a set of 17 metallic elements used in products like catalytic converters, magnets, electronics, fighter jet and missile guidance systems and other electronics.
—Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 20 Oct. 2025
Idioms especially are magnets for folk etymology.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnets
attractions
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Some of these attractions in the maze include a biohazard unit, a butcher shop, a poacher camp and a witch’s cauldron.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The list also includes spooky attractions in Florida and Georgia.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Magnets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnets. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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