as in to entice
to engage the attention of
The park's natural wonders attract many tourists. The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.
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Recent Examples of attract
But at its zenith, the location attracted the global A-list and fashion crowd, both within its rooms and food and beverage spaces, before the arrival of social media.
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Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Over the course of the space’s renovation, Richards said the construction attracted several curious lookie-loos, many of whom knew of Corvino and were eager to see what would replace it.
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Jenna Thompson
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Matthews said, adding that fishermen do the same thing to harvest sharks or attract fish.
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Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for attract
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Over the course of the space’s renovation, Richards said the construction attracted several curious lookie-loos, many of whom knew of Corvino and were eager to see what would replace it.
—
Jenna Thompson
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Matthews said, adding that fishermen do the same thing to harvest sharks or attract fish.
—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Bat boxes are a wonderful addition to your yard for attracting bats and giving them a safe place to live.
—
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for attract
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attract
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Some supplements and chews are offered in different flavors to better entice your dog.
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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
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These are novels about bohemian communities of friends and lovers and artistic collaborators, which is a big part of what interests me about AIDS activism.
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What interests me more is what has changed, which is the very substance of capital.
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“Attract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attract. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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