Synonyms

attending

American

[uh-ten-ding] / əˈtɛn dɪŋ /

adjective

having primary responsibility for a patient.
holding a staff position in an accredited hospital.

Other Word Forms

well-attending adjective

Etymology

Origin of attending

First recorded in 1580–90; attend + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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On Saturday night, while the talks were still going on, Trump was attending an Ultimate Fighting Championship match in Florida with Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

The 19-year-old was arrested on 4 April after he was recognised by officers at Westminster Magistrates' Court, where he was attending a hearing involving three other suspects.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

I’d recommend attending the performance you want to see the most early in the day, as the fair seems to get more crowded as the day progresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The elder Witkoff is part of the U.S. delegation attending the talks in Islamabad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

How I started attending auditions and working hard through rehearsals.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

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