cotton (to or on to)

verb

Definition of cotton (to or on to)next
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)
  1. know
  2. understand
  3. decipher
  4. recognize
  5. see
  6. comprehend
  7. appreciate
  8. grasp
Verb
  • Reduce inflammation and swelling Cold water exposure may spike concentrations of stress hormones in our system, which is known to increase the levels of anti-inflammatory biomarkers in our systems.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
  • But what Havel knew, even while sitting in his cell, is that hope is different: the idea that things could improve.
    Jamil Zaki, TIME, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of know
Verb
  • The arrangement is understood to be part of a longer-term commitment that the anchor and CBS News have made to one another.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • By understanding market dynamics and consumer behavior, businesses can reduce waste, optimize stock levels, and enhance customer satisfaction.
    Nicole Smythe, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of understand
Verb
  • One work after another is deciphered as an allegory of the artist’s tribulations under the regime.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Make your plan easy to understand and calculate so reps can focus on cooking up sales, not deciphering complex formulas.
    Anjai Lal, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • In recent years, clients have increasingly sought out firms that demonstrate a commitment to DEI, recognizing the value that diverse teams bring to problem-solving and client service.
    Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • It's connected to an artificial intelligence software trained to recognize trucks.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • To paint, or not to paint:Painting yourself green to see 'Wicked' in theaters?
    Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Clear skies will be required to have any chance of seeing the potential display.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of see
Verb
  • But the two defendants were able to depend on something that the prosecutors did not fully comprehend: the ability of Willy and Sal to manipulate a sense of loyalty within South Florida’s Cuban exile community.
    T.J. English, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Oceans of Waste The scale of humanity's plastic use and plastic waste is hard to comprehend.
    Jeff Young, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of comprehend
Verb
  • Best Amazon Black Friday Fashion and Beauty Gift Deals Under $50 Gift recipients who love all things fashion and beauty will appreciate Amazon’s vast selection of stylish deals.
    Melissa Epifano, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Hurst appreciates the timelessness of classic scarf-tying, but nevertheless suggests throwing out images of Bunny Macdougal and instead, come up with your own variations. Tie a scarf as a skirt to go out, per Hurst’s suggestion.
    Erika Veurink, Vogue, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of appreciate
Verb
  • Switching between terminals is performed simply by grasping the housing in the middle, then flicking your wrist and letting centrifugal force do the work.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 28 Nov. 2024
  • As a kid in Cairo, Mo Sarwat first grasped the dangers of not understanding the natural world.
    Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of grasp
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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 8 Dec. 2024.

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