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as in present
being within the confines of a specified place
a surprise arrest of the operator of an illegal gambling joint and all attending employees
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as in accompanying
present at the same time and place
dislikes flying and all of its attending inconveniences
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as in physician
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as in escorting
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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as in listening
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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as in watching
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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as in coinciding
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 attending
Brittany Natale, Redbook, 1 May 2023
But the promise that life gets better after residency falls short: Some of my attendings, compassionate and brilliant educators, are burned out or work extra jobs to make ends meet in a high cost-of-living city.
—Minali Nigam, STAT, 21 Apr. 2023
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As for attending the race, there is no shortage of premium viewing opportunities, many of which were highlighted in my preview story.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Met Gala, which happens on the first Monday of May, is not only a huge event for the celebs attending but is also monumental for the fashion designers who are creating their looks.
—Brittany Natale, Redbook, 1 May 2023
But the promise that life gets better after residency falls short: Some of my attendings, compassionate and brilliant educators, are burned out or work extra jobs to make ends meet in a high cost-of-living city.
—Minali Nigam, STAT, 21 Apr. 2023
Verb
Also attending the premiere was Beyoncé's husband and rapper, Jay-Z, and her mom, Tina Knowles.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
As for attending the race, there is no shortage of premium viewing opportunities, many of which were highlighted in my preview story.
—Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attending
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This treaty shares many of the mechanisms present in the 1987 Montreal Protocol, which eventually led to the phasing out of CFCs, the chemicals responsible for ozone depletion.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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With fans begging for the Ngannou vs. Jones bout, Davis speaks on what imaginary hurdles are present that are keeping this fight from occurring.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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And, Amtrak has sweetened the savings on its children’s discount, so little ones between two and 12 years old may travel for 50% off with an accompanying adult.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024
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The accompanying visual brings the passionate energy to life as a female stork clerk fantasizing about him while helping him.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Every physician should have the strategies and skills needed to be well despite the inevitable stressors of our careers.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, physicians spent an average of 15.5 hours per week on paperwork and administrative or operational tasks.Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Salesforce regularly holds listening sessions to ensure leadership aligns with employee needs, fostering an empathetic and inclusive environment.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thanks for listening to Dinner SOS.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
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The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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After 50+ years exploring the far corners of the world, the director focuses inward — on the human brain, via the cutting-edge field of neuroscience, with its attendant ethical quandaries.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Israel described the move as defensive and temporary, necessary to keep at bay the potential chaos and attendant threats inside Syria.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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His doctor gave him a cortisone shot during the comatose period and his doctor sent him home.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 Dec. 2024
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For nearly 50 years, Americans have gladly received lifesaving care from emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics – certified but unlicensed healthcare providers who work under the medical license of their supervising EMS physician.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our production designer was in another country, just building away to his heart’s content, and nobody was there supervising.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Attending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attending. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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