as in to know
to have a clear idea of
failed to cotton on to the fact that her senatorial campaign was going nowhere
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cotton (to or on to)
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Martha Stewart previously slammed former friend Ina Garten The lifestyle maven is known to cook up beef with fellow lifestyle brand competitors, including taking aim at former friend Ina Garten in September.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025 -
Unfortunately, Seong-je knows no loyalty, and agrees to beat up Si-eun for Baek-jin on the morning of the fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Trump administration takes aim at climate change The Trump administration is continuing to pursue its pledge to prioritize American energy independence and scale back the federal government's plans to understand and prevent climate change.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Long train trips were designed for those who understand the old adage of appreciating the journey, not just the destination.—
Ellen Carpenter,
AFAR Media,
24 Apr. 2025
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The generous release of Tahoe 100M is a potential turning point for deciphering cancer vulnerabilities at scale and can trigger an open-source data sharing momentum in cancer research.—
Amelia Palermo,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Dallas Cowboys are one of those teams deciphering between the talents in the final stack of players, as owner and general manager Jerry Jones said on Tuesday that this is the latest that the team has ever gone without having their board in place.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2025
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Black men read the room, recognizing the power dynamics clothing signaled, and began making their involuntary uniforms their own.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths.—
Tony Romm Tung Ngo Talmon Joseph Smith David E. Sanger,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Sey, who saw an opening in the market for a brand that speaks out on behalf of females everywhere, noted that no other athletic label is doing what XX-XY Athletics sets out to accomplish.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
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Horsetail is a great option for travelers with accessibility concerns, while those who want more can hike to Upper Horsetail Falls and see the cave that’s tucked behind the curtain of water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical patterns may provide a potential advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The purpose of understanding the aura is to have a better comprehension of how to navigate matters and to evolve into greatness by comprehending the colors and corresponding chakras.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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With easy access to the River Thames, Battersea Park, and the fashionable boutiques and restaurants of Chelsea’s King’s Road and Sloane Square, residents will appreciate the quality of their home amidst the lively city atmosphere.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kate previously shared on a podcast that growing up, her family taught her the importance of appreciating the outdoors.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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After her eldest fully grasped how to use the EpiPen and understood the signs and symptoms, Chrisma started educating Kalea, who was around 1 year old, on how to use the EpiPen as well.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Any of these health problems can lead you to miss a bill payment or fail to grasp that word on the tip of your tongue.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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“Cotton (to or on to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%20or%20on%20to%29. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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