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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
Verb
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In other snaps Hough shared, she was seen wearing several different swimsuits while enjoying some fun under the sun.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026 -
Krejczyk and Gagen, meanwhile, are enjoying a season that started rough but has gotten better.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Wilson says that becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on life and has her relishing moments out on the pitch more than before.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Indulge in unlimited caviar, pampering butlers and bespoke suites, while relishing high-tech amenities and evenings that come alive in bars, lounges, and entertainment venues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most of the works are from series such as Canal Zone, Protest Paintings, and The Entertainers, digging deep into Prince’s iconoclastic id.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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This would presumably come up once Gali became a news story and journalists started digging, but Orna finds out on her own.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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