Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
Verb
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Football is an activity to be enjoyed together in Ghana, rather than merely something to watch on television.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
10 June 2026 -
On Monday, the airport hosted a celebration for its employees ahead of the region's big events this summer, with fun that both workers and travelers enjoyed.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The Flaws has a touch of Severance with its bland office setting and humor overlayed with symbolism but Reiber preferred to cite older influences.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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The Democratic political machine preferred having Bass run against likely-loser Pratt rather than Raman, who may give the mayor a run for her money.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
Verb
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Slaughter, a University of Florida standout, was one of four offensive linemen Hortiz selected with his seven picks over three days in late April.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The problem with Dolan, this person confided, was that the owner fancied himself knowledgeable about basketball.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Having drawn 1-1 at Elland Road in the first leg, Preston were strongly fancied to progress to the Championship final.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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You’re allowed to enjoy being wanted and adored.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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His work was adored, but he was also adored as a person.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The fact is that leeches are relished by everything from walleyes and bass to trout and all the panfish.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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The 100 and 400 events took place within 20 minutes of each other, a challenge that Diagne relished.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Cottoned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoned%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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