as in entices
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 attracts
Seed on the ground molds quickly and attracts disease-carrying rodents.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Tanglewood Park covers 1,100 acres, and attracts about 500,000 people annually to its gardens, golf courses, horse stables and stocked lakes, county officials said.
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Mark Price
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Boquete attracts retirees from around the world with its mild weather, natural beauty, and welcoming community.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
That’s nothing new for brown bass, but Grice says the strategy also attracts the green ones.
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David A. Brown,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Every fan base has idiots and every popular athlete attracts trolls.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Many Monticello visitors, many reasons to visit Monticello attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 July 2026
Tanglewood Park covers 1,100 acres, and attracts about 500,000 people annually to its gardens, golf courses, horse stables and stocked lakes, county officials said.
—
Mark Price
july 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Boquete attracts retirees from around the world with its mild weather, natural beauty, and welcoming community.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville’s music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame attracts 500,000 people each year to Cleveland, while Nashville's music history and attractions tied to country, gospel and other genres bring in about 17 million people annually.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
That’s nothing new for brown bass, but Grice says the strategy also attracts the green ones.
—
David A. Brown,
Outdoor Life,
1 July 2026
Every fan base has idiots and every popular athlete attracts trolls.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
Many Monticello visitors, many reasons to visit Monticello attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
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In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.
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Named for the English resort city of Bath, Bath County entices visitors to slow down and connect with nature.
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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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Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge—the nation’s first wildlife refuge—draws birders, photographers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
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