as in to entice
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 attract
Hook American to a flashier style of cricket that emphasizes quick scoring, frequent momentum swings and just enough chaos to attract fans who couldn’t tell a wicket from a walk-off.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
All American institutions would benefit from federal policies that attract support broad enough to outlast a single presidential term.
—Ronald Brownstein, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Next year’s World Cup is potentially shaping to be out of reach financially for many fans, too, which makes the Outlaws’ mission even more important, especially with the World Cup a grand opportunity to attract new fans.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 9 July 2025
From the lavish location to the celebrity guest list, the event has attracted a media frenzy, but also experienced its fair share of hiccups — including a last-minute venue change to the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
—Lauren Harvey, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
All American institutions would benefit from federal policies that attract support broad enough to outlast a single presidential term.
—Ronald Brownstein, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025
Next year’s World Cup is potentially shaping to be out of reach financially for many fans, too, which makes the Outlaws’ mission even more important, especially with the World Cup a grand opportunity to attract new fans.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 9 July 2025
From the lavish location to the celebrity guest list, the event has attracted a media frenzy, but also experienced its fair share of hiccups — including a last-minute venue change to the island of San Giorgio Maggiore.
—Lauren Harvey, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
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For six months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the table.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Won’t tip too much of the good stuff, but there’s a depth of feeling here that’s bigger even than the one-handed no-no that enticed producer-director Mike Farrell to pursue the project in the first place.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Sign up here and bet $5 on Mariners-Yankees, Mets-Orioles or any other matchup that interests you, and get $150 in bonus bets credited to your account if your initial wager wins.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Use LinkedIn’s alumni search to find people in industries or roles that interest you.—
Jill Tipograph,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Attract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attract. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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