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as in resultant
coming as a result
dreaded the coming flu season and the attendant flood of school absences
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as in accompanying
present at the same time and place
the movie stars' divorce and the attendant press coverage about it
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
disease is the inevitable attendant of poor sanitation
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Recent Examples of attendant
Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Artist and photographer Nona Faustine, who made Black womanhood and the attendant topics of identity, history, and representation her subjects in works of stunning visual power, died in New York on March 20.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Mar. 2025
Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Participants must be independent or bring an attendant.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
An East Bay nonprofit organization that provides attendant care, free transportation to seniors and people with disabilities as well as wheelchair repairs will soon mark 30 years in Berkeley, the birthplace of the independent living movement.
—Kristin J. Bender, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Artist and photographer Nona Faustine, who made Black womanhood and the attendant topics of identity, history, and representation her subjects in works of stunning visual power, died in New York on March 20.
—News Desk, Artforum, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Sliding open the villa’s massive wooden doors signals an almost magical arrival: jovial attendants pour into the space, balancing pitchers of fresh juice, trays of tropical fruit, warm pastries, and hearty dishes.
—Ashlee Marie Preston, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Participants must be independent or bring an attendant.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendant
Adjective
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The resultant blast leveled over one-third of the building, killing 167 people and wounding another 684 victims.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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Linn claims the resultant improvement in sonic performance is boosted by three solid-steel feet, on rubber pads, which reduce unwanted vibrations and increase overall stability throughout the unit.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The parade and accompanying rhetoric highlight how central the military remains to Iran's national posture, especially as the U.S. continues to build up its military presence in the Middle East.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Watch the accompanying music video, directed and produced by Militarie Gun frontman Ian Shelton, below.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Crypto Confidential: Forbes' definitive guide to crypto and blockchain, delivered to your inbox every Saturday.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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For helpful tips, see our guides on how to photograph the moon and how to photograph the planets.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the market, the public is encouraged to sell, shop and sip their way through various vendor stalls, with a wide variety of merchandise — and with surprise musical accompaniment.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Without this accompaniment, there's a risk of getting stuck in superficial layers of reflection without getting to the real bottom of the matter.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With their heat-retaining infrastructure, cities create environments where dehydration and its consequent health issues become more prevalent.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump also suggested Ukraine ought to hold elections, which have been postponed due to the war and the consequent imposition of martial law, in accordance with the Ukrainian Constitution.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It is designed for a wide range of missions, including escort and interdiction.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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Two local escorts, Lucia (played by Simona Tabasco) and Mia (Beatrice Grannò), circle the grounds like sharks, seeking rich clients to seduce.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Marijuana − medical and recreational − is legal throughout more than half of the United States, and for some looking to familiarize themselves with the plant and its effects, learning all of the associated terminology may feel daunting.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Many critics contest claims of widespread discrimination against Christians in U.S. society, given that Christians are the country’s largest faith group and benefit from associated privileges.—
Michael Pasek,
The Conversation,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Right guard: The Colts lost their starting right guard, Will Fries, to the Minnesota Vikings in free agency, and his absence raises serious questions about Indianapolis’ plans to replace him.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Williams also brought in Indiana sophomore shooting guard Myles Rice, Kansas senior point guard David Coit, Washington State guard Isaiah Watts and Virginia junior forward Elijah Saunders.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Attendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendant. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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