Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
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Kenny has enjoyed critical success with his previous shorts.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Bailey brought him home for a second night, where Saito caught up on laundry, enjoyed a hot shower and cooked udon noodles for his hosts.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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In a previous short interview alongside mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Silwa, Mamdani said remote work positions should continue for workers, a policy preferred by younger generations.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, calcium citrate may be preferred over calcium carbonate in people with low stomach acid levels.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Information technology company Provalus has selected Harrison as the location for its newest facility.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beyond acting, Maki is an advocate for representation of diverse voices in Hollywood and was selected for the Gold House A100 List of most impactful leaders in the Asian community in 2021.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 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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Some have fancied themselves an island chanteuse (Wanda Shirk on Palau).—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hoosiers and insomniacs alike adored him.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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Admired by friends and adored by women, his longing for love and recognition spurs him on.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over his 37-year teaching and administrator career, mostly in Fort Worth schools, Serrano relished his 13 years at North Side High School as Camelot days.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Oct. 2025
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Onstage at Kiss concerts, Frehley relished his time to shine.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Cottoned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoned%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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