1
as in escorted
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 listened
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 watched
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 coincided
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 attended
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Dancer/choreographer Kameron Saunders, a University of Missouri-Kansas City alum who toured with Swift on the Eras Tour, attended with his brother, Khalen Saunders, an NFLer who played with the Chiefs from 2019 to 2022.
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Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Swift's long-time mentor Stevie Nicks is confirmed to have performed, according to Good Morning America host Robin Roberts who attended the wedding.
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Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley Tom Hardy and actress Charlotte Riley tied the knot on July 4, 2014, during an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends at Château de Roussan in Provence, France.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The 27-year-old, from Currabinny in County Cork and a member of Fota Island Golf Club, has never even attended The Open as a spectator.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Women who attended the ceremony had the chance to play games to enter a raffle for a chance to win a Chanel or Dior saddle bag, USA TODAY can confirm.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Carney attended Canada's opening World Cup match against Qatar on June 12, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani did so in 2022 and Vladimir Putin attended his team’s opening game in Russia in 2018.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This summer marks the 11th consecutive World Cup Zein has attended.
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Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
Verb
Parker and Stone have frequented the restaurant recently but have not attended one of the 14 bargaining sessions with Actor’s Equity, according to Shields.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
Dancer/choreographer Kameron Saunders, a University of Missouri-Kansas City alum who toured with Swift on the Eras Tour, attended with his brother, Khalen Saunders, an NFLer who played with the Chiefs from 2019 to 2022.
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Kansas City Star,
4 July 2026
Swift's long-time mentor Stevie Nicks is confirmed to have performed, according to Good Morning America host Robin Roberts who attended the wedding.
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Jaimie Potters,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley Tom Hardy and actress Charlotte Riley tied the knot on July 4, 2014, during an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends at Château de Roussan in Provence, France.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The 27-year-old, from Currabinny in County Cork and a member of Fota Island Golf Club, has never even attended The Open as a spectator.
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Amelie Claydon,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Women who attended the ceremony had the chance to play games to enter a raffle for a chance to win a Chanel or Dior saddle bag, USA TODAY can confirm.
—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Carney attended Canada's opening World Cup match against Qatar on June 12, Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani did so in 2022 and Vladimir Putin attended his team’s opening game in Russia in 2018.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This summer marks the 11th consecutive World Cup Zein has attended.
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Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attended
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The department says Archaga-Elvir was arrested in Texas as an accompanied minor in 2015, but he was released by the Obama administration.
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Sabah and other media published a photograph showing the 32-year-old comedian at the airport being escorted by a police officer.
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The passenger, who remains unidentified by authorities, was denied entry and escorted out of the checkpoint.
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The Court listened respectfully—and then reminded the nation that, in America, even presidents remain subject to the Constitution.
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Talking to someone who didn’t know me or my situation and just listened was really healing for me.
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Another witness who watched the incident unfold described the dog as a German Shepherd.
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The case has been closely watched by critics who say the prosecution could have serious implications for protesters nationwide and First Amendment free speech rights.
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This has coincided with government officials appearing more open to widespread use of air conditioning.
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Those investments have coincided with a broader shift in inventory management.
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Video footage of the dogs at Dingo Doggies Campus shows the pups walking on treadmills, training in the gym and relaxing on beds while booms and fireworks sounds can be heard in the background.
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If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
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While older children can use sparklers, they should be supervised, Heckman said.
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Even a workforce-minded state like Colorado, which established a separate residential electrician license (2 years), still requires the work to be supervised by a journeyman.
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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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Coach Matt LaFleur, entering his eighth season without a Super Bowl, oversaw a team that notoriously collapsed, losing three games after holding double-digit leads, including twice against the Bears.
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“Attended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attended. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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