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as in guides
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy
let the hotel attendant help them with their bags
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as in accompaniments
something that is found along with something else
disease is the inevitable attendant of poor sanitation
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Recent Examples of attendants
In September 2025, Emerson pled guilty to one felony count of interference with flight crew members and attendants, per Oregon Public Broadcasting.
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Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Downtown parking attendants used flashlights to guide vehicles into their lots.
—Robert Wyss, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Louvre staff - including gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel - say those upgrades can't come soon enough.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
On the road, clubhouse attendants work with the Phillies’ staff to figure out where to place players.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Drivers should turn north at Southwest 112th Avenue and follow parking attendants into the general parking area.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
While pay ranges depending on exact position, collective bargaining agreements across New York City hotels have secured upward of $40/hour for some positions, including room attendants.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
In the baby’s room, machines accumulated, along with all the attendants who cared for the machines.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s brought back to Monster Laundry in midtown and handed off to service attendants who wash items using their washing machines, or extractors, before placing them in the dryer to complete the cycle.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Downtown parking attendants used flashlights to guide vehicles into their lots.
—Robert Wyss, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
Louvre staff - including gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel - say those upgrades can't come soon enough.
—NPR, 20 Oct. 2025
On the road, clubhouse attendants work with the Phillies’ staff to figure out where to place players.
—Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Drivers should turn north at Southwest 112th Avenue and follow parking attendants into the general parking area.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
While pay ranges depending on exact position, collective bargaining agreements across New York City hotels have secured upward of $40/hour for some positions, including room attendants.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
In the baby’s room, machines accumulated, along with all the attendants who cared for the machines.
—Rachel Pearson, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
It’s brought back to Monster Laundry in midtown and handed off to service attendants who wash items using their washing machines, or extractors, before placing them in the dryer to complete the cycle.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
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Stargazers may also want to check out our guides to the top telescope and binocular deals available in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Consider Madewell’s roomy hobo bag in dark brown (the perfect laptop bag) or Tory Burch’s crossbody option, as essentials to wear throughout the season; then spring for a new accompaniments—like minimalist-friendly gold earrings, a sleek belt, or classic sunnies in tortoise shell.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In 1990, for example, two robbers dressed as Boston police officers talked their way into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, restrained the guards and made off with 13 pieces of artwork 81 minutes later.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Nicolas Peyrin, deputy secretary general of the prison guards’ union, told CNN affiliate BFMTV that the additional security provided for the former president was not needed.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The press office also cannot accommodate waves requests or escorts at this time.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Diddy, 56, was found guilty on July 2 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution for shuttling male escorts across state lines.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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These companions help the Commander out during their quest, but sometimes, a situation may change depending on which companions are currently active.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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But while many edibles and ornamentals make good companions for apples and other fruit trees, some plants just don't belong in your backyard orchard.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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