as in to know
to have a clear idea of
failed to cotton on to the fact that her senatorial campaign was going nowhere
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cotton (to or on to)
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The two probably are best known for their collaboration on Silver Linings Playbook.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 May 2025 -
The channel is known for its over-the-top stunts and contests.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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And most key is that Abby is part of something much larger, which Ellie and Dina do not understand going into this at all.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Raymond Ward wants to see solar panels draped over every balcony in the United States and doesn’t understand why that isn’t happening.—
Akielly Hu,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
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On paper, the perfect match might not be difficult to decipher, and Lucy very much looks at the numbers.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Sentiment analysis deciphers client emotions in email and on websites, refining interactions for deeper rapport.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Because a number of the most successful photo studios were based in Los Angeles, photographers could choose from a large and constantly replenishing population of young men anxious to be recognized, to be chosen.—
Vince Aletti,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
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Black men read the room, recognizing the power dynamics clothing signaled, and began making their involuntary uniforms their own.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Horsetail is a great option for travelers with accessibility concerns, while those who want more can hike to Upper Horsetail Falls and see the cave that’s tucked behind the curtain of water.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Healthcare, industrials, and technology sectors also saw better earnings growth rates last week.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending these historical patterns may provide a potential advantage.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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The purpose of understanding the aura is to have a better comprehension of how to navigate matters and to evolve into greatness by comprehending the colors and corresponding chakras.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While urbanites gaze at Jaffe’s monumental canvas, naturalists may appreciate Reyes with Leon Tovar Gallery (Stand 366).—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Those individual developments are characteristic of a group that appreciates feedback.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The piece was impossible to grasp in its totality, much as the forces contributing to the deterioration of the environment are difficult for us as humans to apprehend, which pushes us toward inaction or neglect.—
Naima Morelli,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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Any of these health problems can lead you to miss a bill payment or fail to grasp that word on the tip of your tongue.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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“Cotton (to or on to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%20or%20on%20to%29. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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