COTTON (TO) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

cotton (to)

verb

Definition of cotton (to)

as in to care (for)

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Nutty and sweet coconut shrimp is a delightful way to enjoy shellfish.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Their homes were not like the large estates found in wealthier Colorado mountain towns, but smaller structures where their blue-collar families went to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

— Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoy

Verb

Unlike Crow-Armstrong, Pierzynski outwardly relished being a villain to Cubs fans, and coming through against them in a clutch situation made the moment even sweeter.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Misiorowski relished the challenge of facing Ohtani at Dodger Stadium for a national TV audience again, having done so in Game 3 of the NL Championship Series last October.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of relish

Verb

Bateman has no need for bios, preferring to work off the script alone.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Like every other automaker, Defender and JLR are navigating a commercial environment that seems to prefer all-electric vehicles, or hybrids, or internal combustion engine cars, depending on the month or even day.

— Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of prefer

Verb

As John walks several miles to catch up to Hal (who takes pictures with adoring fans at a taco stand), a holographic construct of a younger Hal emerges from the ring and briefly interacts with John.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Sending so much love and light to her family, friends, and everyone who adored her.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of adore

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West Ham, Wolves and Burnley bring recent Premier League experience, while Middlesbrough, Southampton, Birmingham, Norwich and Sheffield United are all fancied ahead of Wrexham for promotion.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
The region’s data centers are important not only to the US military and AI industries but also to the Gulf region, which fancied itself a third global AI hub, along with the United States and China.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fancy

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Trump’s reliance on billionaire advisers and policies favoring large investors collide with his promise to lower everyday costs, as public approval of his economic stewardship sinks to 32% ahead of midterms.

— Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
The year has also favored quality stocks inside the small-cap universe.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

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