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
The Trevi Fountain attracts tens of thousands of visitors daily and more than 9 million people annually, according to Rome officials.
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Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Sugar attracts the ants, and baking soda kills them.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Large boulders are another type of landscaping rock that attracts snakes.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
The social media presence of Sun Space is sparse, so Unusual Tuesday attracts most of its attendees by word of mouth.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
When oregano flowers are in bloom, this attracts important pollinators to the garden to aid in pollination.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
That kind of challenge attracts world-class thinkers and doers.
—Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Set the scene In a northern section of Beijing, away from the tourist hustle and bustle, this property attracts a lot of regional travelers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Sugar attracts the ants, and baking soda kills them.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Large boulders are another type of landscaping rock that attracts snakes.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
The social media presence of Sun Space is sparse, so Unusual Tuesday attracts most of its attendees by word of mouth.
—Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
When oregano flowers are in bloom, this attracts important pollinators to the garden to aid in pollination.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
That kind of challenge attracts world-class thinkers and doers.
—Steve Smith, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Set the scene In a northern section of Beijing, away from the tourist hustle and bustle, this property attracts a lot of regional travelers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
What few efforts do exist to address alcohol’s harms have been overshadowed by the opioid crisis, a parallel drug epidemic that attracts more funding, spurs more policy change, and garners more media attention despite being vastly less deadly.
—Lev Facher, STAT, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
Verb
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The blue light entices mosquitos, gnats, flies, and fruit flies, luring them to their demise on an unforgiving sticky pad.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Borage An annual herb with bright bluish-purple flowers, borage entices important insects to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Frankly, this isn’t something that interests me, but it’s bound to grab folks who pour hundred of hours into Horizon.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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Trump sees reality through a keyhole that shows him only what interests him.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Remarkably, their five league draws this season have resulted from equalising goals conceded in the 96th, 92nd, 94th, 97th and 88th minutes, the last three of which — against Paris FC, Strasbourg and Nice — were all penalties.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The beaches are also great for swimming and shelling, and the free Venice Fishing Pier draws anglers as well as wildlife watchers and sunset viewers.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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