Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
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The following summer, Shakira shared more pictures of her sons enjoying the water at Wavegarden surf park in Sao Paulo, Brazil.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026 -
While many fans may be venturing inside the Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) to catch a match, others who couldn't or didn't want to buy match tickets will be enjoying the global tournament from various fan fests or events.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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As for his own professional trajectory, Magnussen is relishing the chance to be at the top of the call sheet after playing a number of supporting roles in series like Boardwalk Empire, Black Mirror, Maniac and The Bold Type.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
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Democrats were relishing the chance to put Republican senators on the record about the settlement fund for those who claim to have been politically prosecuted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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The issue circles back to the gigantic investment needed to mine that rich lode when the top names in tech are digging as well.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Use Squirrel Repellent Squirrel repellents are another humane option to spray around the yard to deter these rodents from digging it up.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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