as in enticed
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 attracted
The upstream piranhas attacked her, and her blood flowing downstream attracted the rest of the piranhas, leaving the creek clear for the herd to cross.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The outing attracted dozens of naval enthusiasts to the waterfront.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
The senior’s next-level play has attracted Division I college programs from across the country.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Historically, Who’s Next has attracted a majority of French visitors, in contrast with accessories event Première Classe, held during rtw collections.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, her slipperiness was something that attracted the actor.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
British writer-director Bart Layton, who attracted good notices with 2018’s American Animals, came on to adapt the project.
—Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Social media chatter attracted a traditional publisher, and then HBO turned it into must-see TV.
—Lisa Gutierrez
january 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
During Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon, meanwhile, there were several refereeing decisions that attracted criticism.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The outing attracted dozens of naval enthusiasts to the waterfront.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
The senior’s next-level play has attracted Division I college programs from across the country.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Historically, Who’s Next has attracted a majority of French visitors, in contrast with accessories event Première Classe, held during rtw collections.
—Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, her slipperiness was something that attracted the actor.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
British writer-director Bart Layton, who attracted good notices with 2018’s American Animals, came on to adapt the project.
—Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Social media chatter attracted a traditional publisher, and then HBO turned it into must-see TV.
—Lisa Gutierrez
january 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
During Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon, meanwhile, there were several refereeing decisions that attracted criticism.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
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An Associated Press investigation found that unwitting Bangladeshi workers were enticed to Russia under the false promise of civilian work before being thrown into combat in Ukraine.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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An Associated Press investigation found that unwitting Bangladeshi workers were enticed to Russia under the false promise of civilian work before being thrown into combat in Ukraine.—
Kamila Hrabchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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What interested him most about returning to the role was playing those contradictions at once.—
Anushka Halve,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Jan. 2026
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What interested me in photographing Chalmers wasn’t capturing the disembodied ideas.—
Dan Turello,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Japanese bonds gained after a 40-year auction drew the strongest demand since March, easing immediate worries about long-term debt.—
Mia Glass,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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That sweep drew instant protesters, including at least one person carrying what appeared to be an assault rifle.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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