COTTONING (TO OR ON TO) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

cottoning (to or on to)

verb

present participle of cotton (to or on to)

as in knowing

to have a clear idea of failed to cotton on to the fact that her senatorial campaign was going nowhere

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Brady, meanwhile, knowing that Carter has the ability to defect tribes, wants a new ally.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
The pathway to that knowing is to enter the story and imagine the unsaid.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of knowing

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Gathering relevant data is a vital first step to understanding everything from the value of underground mineral deposits to the money held in pension funds.

— Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The incentive structures that power the mathematical community are not set up for a world where solving problems is easy and understanding their answers remains hard.

— Jordana Cepelewicz, Quanta Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of understanding

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In addition to developing better medicines or perfumes, deciphering the mirror images of molecules can help scientists understand the chemical architecture of life, said chemist Holden Thorp, editor-in-chief of the journal Science.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
In addition to developing better medicines or fragrances, deciphering the mirror images of molecules can help scientists understand the chemical architecture of life, said chemist Holden Thorp, editor in chief of the journal Science.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of deciphering

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From Billy Graham to Little Richard The Bakkers had a talent for recognizing cultural trends and tailoring their message accordingly.

— John Wigger, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
For the occasion, the Loewe Foundation will stage a major exhibition recognizing a decade of the Craft Prize, which also will open on the inaugural day of design week and run through April 28.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognizing

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After seeing information about the National Day of Action online, Isabel Montano, a junior studying philosophy and economics, decided to take action at SIUE.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
Forecasting the Field While Kehlani is a strong contender for the category, the R&B space has absolutely expanded, while seeing the return of some of R&B’s original icons.

— Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeing

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Understanding that this is policy is crucial for comprehending how Israeli soldiers are expected to dutifully erase entire villages without questioning orders.

— Jay Weissberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
By utilizing three classes of agents, Microsoft is effectively comprehending the entire threat lifecycle.

— Will Townsend, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of comprehending

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Its combination of independent joint control, precise positioning, relatively low weight, and high grasping force is intended to help humanoid robots perform manipulation tasks that require greater dexterity and control.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Three months after his brother’s murder, Leroy still has a hard time grasping his family’s new reality.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026

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