as in enticed
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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Prospective buyers are attracted to the area’s generous yard space and zoning for ADUs, or accessory dwelling units, Berglund said.
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Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Trucking experts say Southern California has attracted technological innovation from a handful of newcomers to the region – thanks to clean air initiatives in the Ports of LA and Long Beach and other federal and state efforts.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
To combat this, try switching your bright light bulbs for ones that emit a warmer, yellower color – rather than cool white-blue – so gnats are less attracted to them.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
The popular Circa football contest attracted more than 14,000 entries with a winner-take-all first place prize of $14 million.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Amazon only released the products that attracted attention.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In the ‘90s, the outerwear attracted a new audience, thanks in part to Gallagher.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
After Biden attracted billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Harris has already got the backing of at least 76 wealthy benefactors herself, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Steam’s near monopoly position has attracted its fair share of detractors – and lawsuits.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
Trucking experts say Southern California has attracted technological innovation from a handful of newcomers to the region – thanks to clean air initiatives in the Ports of LA and Long Beach and other federal and state efforts.
—Pat Maio, Orange County Register, 16 Nov. 2024
To combat this, try switching your bright light bulbs for ones that emit a warmer, yellower color – rather than cool white-blue – so gnats are less attracted to them.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
The popular Circa football contest attracted more than 14,000 entries with a winner-take-all first place prize of $14 million.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Amazon only released the products that attracted attention.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In the ‘90s, the outerwear attracted a new audience, thanks in part to Gallagher.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
After Biden attracted billionaires like Michael Bloomberg and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, Harris has already got the backing of at least 76 wealthy benefactors herself, including Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg and philanthropist Melinda French Gates.
—Alison Durkee, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Steam’s near monopoly position has attracted its fair share of detractors – and lawsuits.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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