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attendant

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noun

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as in guide
one that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy let the hotel attendant help them with their bags

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Recent Examples of attendant
Adjective
Given the limitations of book publishing, the 50th season and the attendant speculation about the future of the show and its creator could not be included in Lorne. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025 Amazon, and all of its attendant properties, is owned by Jeff Bezos, who has proven in recent months to have no issue kowtowing to authoritarians for the sake of his bottom line. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
The airline employs 20,000 attendants across its system. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 At the time, each team’s clubhouse attendant was often responsible for grinding up rosin in a blender and throwing it in a sock. Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for attendant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attendant
Adjective
  • Linn claims the resultant improvement in sonic performance is boosted by three solid-steel feet, on rubber pads, which reduce unwanted vibrations and increase overall stability throughout the unit.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • According to 2012 research from Child Abuse Review, this kind of father wound is resultant of a common patriarchal norm: that men should focus solely on maintaining order, while remaining emotionally stoic.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Its jelly texture can get a little messy, but its accompanying spatula makes application way easier and cleaner.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The main swimming pool and spa sit across the lawn at the back of the main residence, and its accompanying pool house offers one-bedroom, one-bath accommodations.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. CNN — Need another reason to prioritize your sleep?
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Check out our guide to the best external hard drives.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Iconic — and the perfect accompaniment to a try of protein-rich deviled eggs made with London’s favorite recipe.
    Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The adaptation is now coming to California via an American Ballet Theatre premiere, featuring music by Joby Talbot and accompaniment by the Pacific Symphony.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • With their heat-retaining infrastructure, cities create environments where dehydration and its consequent health issues become more prevalent.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Trump also suggested Ukraine ought to hold elections, which have been postponed due to the war and the consequent imposition of martial law, in accordance with the Ukrainian Constitution.
    Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Denny Hamlin has opened up about a road rage incident following the Homestead-Miami NASCAR Cup Series race, where a car from Richard Childress Racing (RCR) swerved into a Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) vehicle after JGR lost its police escort.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The couple required a police escort to help them through the terminal.
    Ailia Zehra, The Hill, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • As these models grow increasingly capable, their associated costs—particularly for high-volume inference—remain a serious consideration for companies that rely on AI at scale.
    Roman Vorel, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Parachute payment clubs being able to pay eight figure sums for players and associated wages is terrible for the Championship. G Greek Guy · 2h 9m ago How screwed is Leicester when they get relegated?
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Kings finalized a deal with free agent guard Terence Davis on Wednesday, bringing back a member of the original Beam Team.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Memphis Grizzlies rookie guard Jaylen Wells broke his right wrist after a frightening fall in Tuesday night’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.
    William Guillory, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025

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“Attendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attendant. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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