Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
Verb
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This dish is best enjoyed shortly after it’s made.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026 -
Citi has enjoyed a 70% adoption rate of its proprietary AI tools, according to 2025 fourth-quarter findings, and colleagues across 84 countries interacted with the bank’s AI tools over 21 million times.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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As for those who preferred the old style of kickoff, a few players were critical of how punitive touchbacks are against the kicking team.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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They are equipped with a modular temple system allowing smart audio temples to be swapped for standard ones when needed or preferred.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Per the Rockets’ official press release, the NBA announced today that Rockets guard Reed Sheppard was selected to the Castrol Rising Stars event which will take place on February 13 as part of NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.—
Rahat Huq,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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He was selected in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft by the Detroit Pistons, but was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies that night.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Defending European champion Spain is fancied to do well, as is defeated European finalist England.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
5 Dec. 2025
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The 27-year-old would undoubtedly have fancied his chances of getting back on track against a beleaguered Fiorentina side, but looks set to play no part after withdrawing through injury just half an hour into the USMNT’s friendly against Australia on Tuesday.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Students adored Martin and word spread fast about his expertise as a teacher, and there were often long wait lists for his classes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Baldwin adored horses and went on to work as a trainer, teaching students in horse jumping.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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With the Sugarcubes dissolved, Björk and Hooper’s Debut relished in cartwheeling beats and sensual delights.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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Brenner relished going to Brakke's races, especially at Road America in Elkhart Lake.—
Thomas Koetting,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Cottoned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoned%20%28to%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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