1
as in to accompany
to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
a passel of assistants attend the movie star wherever she goes
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2
as in to listen
to pay attention especially through the act of hearing
I'm sorry, but all the noise means I'm having a hard time attending to the conversation
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as in to watch
to take charge of especially on behalf of another
tired of attending other people's children, the nanny was eager to have a child of her own
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as in to coincide
to occur or exist at the same time
all the pomp and circumstance that attend the opening of the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of attend
Add airfare, hotels, rental cars, meals and merchandise, and the price of attending the tournament can cost thousands of dollars more.
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Meline Rosales
mike Winters,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
Shortly after attending the New York City nuptials, the 74-year-old mother of the groom made an appearance at Macy's 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City on July 4.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Ziba Naderi, a 42-year-old nurse attending the funeral Sunday, said Iran needed to heed Mojtaba Khamenei’s commands.
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Nasser Karimi,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
On March 30, 2025, Sullivan attended the Cherry Blossom Open, a regional fencing tournament at the University of Maryland.
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Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
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Meline Rosales
mike Winters,
CNBC,
5 July 2026
Shortly after attending the New York City nuptials, the 74-year-old mother of the groom made an appearance at Macy's 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City on July 4.
—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
Ziba Naderi, a 42-year-old nurse attending the funeral Sunday, said Iran needed to heed Mojtaba Khamenei’s commands.
—
Nasser Karimi,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
On March 30, 2025, Sullivan attended the Cherry Blossom Open, a regional fencing tournament at the University of Maryland.
—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attend
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The Munizes included the same statement in a new post that instead was accompanied by a photo of the family of three.
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The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
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Today, tomorrow Today, guests can still relax under trees and listen to Knoebels’ century-old Grand Carousel.
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Despite listening to playlists and podcasts, the landscape gradually becomes the main attraction.
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San Clemente, San Juan Hills, Huntington Beach, Downey and Carson are the teams to watch.
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Viewers can watch on ABC, ABC News Live, the ESPN App, Freeform, FX and National Geographic.
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The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology.
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The start of a new fiscal year in July often coincides with a pay bump for California’s state employees because that’s when raises, negotiated by unions, tend to take effect.
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Mid-range to high-end hotels can also often help guests secure VIP airport services that escort them through customs, to get their bags and to their transportation, Kimpton said.
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So is the coordination with law enforcement agencies, including the multiple jurisdictions called upon to escort teams to and from training or matches or to the airport.
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Imagine the outrage if Smith heard someone question how far an NFL team could go with a Black quarterback, Black head coach and Black general manager.
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Commissioners also changed the sound levels from 55 decibels to 65 DBA, a measurement used to measure sound at how humans hear the noise.
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While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.
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Between there, and running upstairs to supervise fittings of his monumentally sculptural work with his stylist Tallulah Harlech, the designer caught a rare moment to sit and talk.
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The judge denied Fischer’s request to appoint and fund a special master to oversee the privilege screen but allowed defense attorneys to review the records themselves instead of prosecutors.
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The first three times were under Socialist Party Prime Minister Felipe González starting in 1986, but conservative leader José Maria Aznar’s government also oversaw two such measures in the 2000s.
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“Attend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attend. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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