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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoned (to)
Verb
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Everything can be enjoyed in the garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026 -
That litigation is occurring as plaintiffs have enjoyed success suing social media companies over addictive app designs.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sloane preferred to focus on others rather than herself and her achievements, Dew said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because once the Avs had snatched a 1-0 lead, the Kings clearly preferred to dance than skate.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was selected from a pool of 57 candidates, including two finalists, according to the district.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Verb
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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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The Jets could always re-sign Tyrod Taylor, who is adored by many within the organization.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than anything, in the halo headpieces that are her signature accessory, Mary recalls a medieval religious icon, the Holy Virgin as fictional diva, touching down on stages in major markets to be adored by seas of light-waving supplicants.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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After the Chiefs missed a chance at the first Super Bowl three-peat, Simmons relished Philadelphia’s 40-22 win over the Chiefs.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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Pakula would have relished casting idiosyncratic characters like a Kash Patel or a Kristy Noem for roles in his contemporary President’s Men.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
7 May 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 May. 2026.
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