Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
Verb
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Previously, the credibility that podcasters enjoyed stemmed from their opposition to mainstream media, and the low-tech and intimate videos reflected this.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Ver’s team enjoyed a remarkable ability to dictate terms.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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Hawaii favored piña coladas — fittingly — while Nevada preferred bloody marys.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trade with the hinterland stopped as these coastal centers now preferred to trade with the Europeans.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Carolina has selected four Tar Heels — including Hall of Fame defensive end Julius Peppers (2002) and safety Tre Boston (2014) — in past drafts.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Mar. 2026
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The place first opened 93 years ago when Jack Fry, a guy who fancied boxing, gambling and horse racing, opened a tavern with his wife, Flossie.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Dudley will be well-fancied to be the highest-scoring rookie in NWSL 2026.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additional fun kid-friendly options include a ramen-making class at nearby Musoshin and traditional kimono dressing and hair styling, which my dress-up loving daughter adored, paired with a lively rickshaw ride.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Cilantro, a polarizing herb that’s either adored in Mexican, Southeast Asian, and Indian cuisines, or repulsed by those who detect a nauseating soapy taste.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Mueller became a federal prosecutor and relished the work of handling criminal cases.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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The hunch was right, as the Gophers relished the roar of their fans at The Barn all the way through Amaya Battle's epic game-winner.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Cottoned (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoned%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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