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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
This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.
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Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Every day in New York City, thousands of home attendants are being forced to work cruel 24-hour shifts while being paid for only 13 of those hours.
—Christopher Marte, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Suite attendants keep accommodations spotless.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Parking attendants will assist.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2025, New Jersey had more than 1,900 gas stations and roughly 10,000 workers in the Auto & Watercraft Service Attendant category, which includes gas station attendants.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
The book follows people with disabilities who attend an adult day care center in Southern California as well as some of the neurotypical attendants who care for them.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
In 16th-century Italy, Roman merchants reportedly partnered with cardinals’ papal conclave attendants to wager on who would be named the new pope.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
But a catastrophic ‘Stormganza’ threatens to derail the high-speed train, and the duo have to join forces with the snobby first class attendants and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Ryan Von Weller, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Every day in New York City, thousands of home attendants are being forced to work cruel 24-hour shifts while being paid for only 13 of those hours.
—Christopher Marte, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Suite attendants keep accommodations spotless.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
Parking attendants will assist.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In 2025, New Jersey had more than 1,900 gas stations and roughly 10,000 workers in the Auto & Watercraft Service Attendant category, which includes gas station attendants.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
The book follows people with disabilities who attend an adult day care center in Southern California as well as some of the neurotypical attendants who care for them.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
In 16th-century Italy, Roman merchants reportedly partnered with cardinals’ papal conclave attendants to wager on who would be named the new pope.
—Kelli María Korducki, thehustle.co, 3 Apr. 2026
But a catastrophic ‘Stormganza’ threatens to derail the high-speed train, and the duo have to join forces with the snobby first class attendants and President Gagwell (RuPaul) to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendants
Noun
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Guests travel with multiple tour directors and onboard experts, alongside local guides who provide context at each stop.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Beachy handbags, light jackets, classic pearls, chunky boots—your choice of accompaniments can take things from romantic to edgy to eclectic.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2026
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The songs, which in the original serve to introduce each cat’s personality, now operate as loose accompaniments to various categories at the ball.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kennard, Smart fined Kennard and Smart were fined by the NBA for inappropriate conduct toward game officials, the league announced Monday, after the Lakers guards were involved in a postgame dust-up near midcourt on Sunday.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Categories covered by this author include home warranty, gutter guards, pest control, mattresses, roofing, car warranty, home insurance, car insurance, weight loss and hair loss.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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That division also serves warrants and restraining orders, and escorts dignitaries through traffic.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The reason the Franklin Wildcats moved games to college arenas and traveled with police escorts to small-town gyms in southwest Ohio.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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At first glance, AI companions for lonely seniors can seem dystopian, looking less like innovation than a bleak sign of social failure.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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That means these two are great companions before or after the height of summer's heat.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Attendants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendants. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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