attract
verb (used with object)
to draw by a physical force causing or tending to cause to approach, adhere, or unite; pull (opposed to repel).
attracting
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present participleof attract.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Aside from attracting the attention of several passers-by, Kulis said the use of robots was meant to show their existing capabilities and thereby, the urgency of the situation.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Larger flowers may improve a plant's chances of attracting pollinators, while flowering earlier can help plants respond to changing environmental conditions.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Colbert was replaced by “Comics Unleashed” which is attracting about a third of the “Late Show” audience which was just over 2 million viewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Angels were once a major box-office draw, attracting more than 3 million fans for 17 consecutive seasons in the wake of their lone World Series title in 2002, just before Moreno’s arrival.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
He should be able to move along the hedgerows without attracting elil, unless he was very unlucky.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
