COTTONED (TO) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

cottoned (to)

verb

past tense of cotton (to)

as in grooved (on)

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The extraordinary allegation offers a window into the waning days of an increasingly hostile primary race to replace Kelly, who has enjoyed broad popularity throughout her eight years in office.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The polar bears, who were born in Nuremberg, Germany, 16 years ago and have adapted to the European climate, were the ones who enjoyed it the most.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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The release also said that Graves will continue in her role until a successor has been selected.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
After public interviews were held Wednesday between two finalists, the Miami-Dade school board unanimously selected current South Region Superintendent Rafael Villalobos to lead the district.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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Having Nick and Charlie end their relationship—a relationship genuinely adored by the Heartstopper fandom— was not a decision Oseman made lightly.

— Barry Levitt, Time, 17 July 2026
Anna’s attitude speaks to the jealousy that fuels the movie’s wider narrative – Jack is adored, largely inappropriately, by all the members of his family – while his father’s probing highlights a warped sense of entitlement.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Definition of adored

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Here is an assortment of stories from 10 former Vikings who relished telling them.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
The decline in SpaceX’s stock, amazingly, seems orderly, like some of Tesla’s earlier sell-offs, where true believers relished the opportunity to buy more at better prices.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

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