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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
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 May 2026
The country was consumerist by design, and its attendant ennui could spiral into chaos if left unremedied.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
CBS News,
26 June 2026
One male attendant told the AJC that in 2022 Miller conducted a uniform check on him as trainees readied for a group picture.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Much of his work over the years has involved measuring, and then warning about, the rate of AI progress and its many attendant risks.
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Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 May 2026
The country was consumerist by design, and its attendant ennui could spiral into chaos if left unremedied.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Noun
Minasian is a former Rangers clubhouse attendant who rose to positions in the front offices of the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays as a protege of Alex Anthopoulos.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
One male attendant told the AJC that in 2022 Miller conducted a uniform check on him as trainees readied for a group picture.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendant
Adjective
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This pace of growth means that every new generation of AI comes with an order-of-magnitude increase in energy, water demand and the resultant CO2 impact.
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The resultant pollution from the Canadian blazes spread across Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and even reached as far as Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Mississippi, according to the report.
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Attractions include about a dozen rides, shows and play areas suitable for both kids and accompanying adults.
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On Independence Day, take your pet for a long walk or enjoy a play session to tire them out before nightfall and the accompanying noise.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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While some details are still forthcoming, this guide explains how these accounts work, including details about who is eligible, what free money is available and how to maximize the long-term growth potential.
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And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
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Then the other part of it was really kind of finished with Niwel’s beautiful harmonic accompaniment.
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The recovery has been further sidelined by Israel and the United States’ launching their February war on Iran and the consequent global shock to oil markets and spiking prices for mortgages and other types of borrowing.
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The Iran war and the consequent global surge in energy prices is having a ripple effect on the war in Ukraine.
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Pineapple contains bromelain, a group of protein-digesting enzymes, which help your body better digest and absorb protein foods and their associated nutrients.
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Guests can take part in an associated passport program until July 31.
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Unusually, they are not accompanied by a police escort, which makes the day’s search even riskier.
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But when asked whether drivers should expect rolling closures, escorts or other traffic-control measures, another department spokesperson, Officer Alayna Gonzalez, said those decisions would depend on organizers and law enforcement’s assessment of safety needs.
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Former Houston standout guard Kingston Flemings hit a deep jumper — his toe was ruled on the 3-point line — with three seconds left in OT, slicing Utah’s lead to one, 100-99.
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Tempers flared late in the fourth quarter when Kings center Dylan Cardwell and Nets guard Egor Demin wrestled for a loose ball.
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“Attendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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