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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3
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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4
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
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The owners of Hemp CBD Wellness attended the meeting Monday.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
In August of that year, Gray attended a city council meeting alongside about 50 other members of KC Tenants.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Ohio State prospects galore Ohio State’s pro day March 26 was attended by more than 140 NFL coaches, scouts and executives.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Aaron and Daniel Nussbaum’s matriculation will mean 16 of the grandchildren will have attended Wheaton, with 12 playing for the football team.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Hundreds of people attended his wake on Wednesday, including Hall of Famer David Ortiz, formerly of the Boston Red Sox.
—Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Because Sai's group attended Tribal Council first, she was denied a spot on the Survivor 48 jury and that first seat went to Cedrek instead.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In September, the entire Blue Jackets team attended Noa’s birthday party.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
Five of his seven kids will have attended Wheaton, with Aaron and Daniel becoming the third and fourth to play football, following their brothers Joe and Christian.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The owners of Hemp CBD Wellness attended the meeting Monday.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
In August of that year, Gray attended a city council meeting alongside about 50 other members of KC Tenants.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Ohio State prospects galore Ohio State’s pro day March 26 was attended by more than 140 NFL coaches, scouts and executives.
—Zac Jackson, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Aaron and Daniel Nussbaum’s matriculation will mean 16 of the grandchildren will have attended Wheaton, with 12 playing for the football team.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Hundreds of people attended his wake on Wednesday, including Hall of Famer David Ortiz, formerly of the Boston Red Sox.
—Martín Adames Alcántara and Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Because Sai's group attended Tribal Council first, she was denied a spot on the Survivor 48 jury and that first seat went to Cedrek instead.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
In September, the entire Blue Jackets team attended Noa’s birthday party.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attended
Verb
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is ensuring that this policy shift is accompanied by responsible oversight that safeguards financial integrity and individual freedoms.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ball listened and rolled right into the cup.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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As the leader who dictated, or the one who listened?—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Major deadlines for both projects coincided.—
The Upshot Staff,
New York Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Carter's career in the nuclear Navy coincided with President Harry Truman's abolition of racial segregation in the American military.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Afterwards, a smaller 8-inch model of Herman comes out of bigger Herman’s body alive and well, having heard Keats’ speech.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Bystanders are heard gasping and expressing shock before the video abruptly ends.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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All told, Wager designed, and then supervised the production of 1,200 uniforms.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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In his role, Alvarez prepared tax returns for customers and recruited and supervised ATAX workers who prepared tax returns for customers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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That includes many who oversaw development programs and would be involved in tracking down numbers and calculating any refunds for the foreign governments.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Alabama firm, which oversaw the construction of UHealth Doral, is working on several South Florida projects, including UHealth at SoLé Mia in North Miami-Dade, and Baptist Health’s new rehabilitation hospital in South Miami.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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One Mil managed to fly away before explosives-laden drones streaked in to finish off the two that didn’t escape.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Argentina won the World Cup in 2022, something Brazil have not managed in over two decades and don’t look like doing any time soon.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Attended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attended. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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