cottoning (to)

present participle of cotton (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
enjoying
Verb
  • Near the banks and couture shops of the city’s Bahnhofstrasse, the Münsterhof market stands out for its high-quality goods and after-work crowds enjoying glühwein in an elegant, covered bar.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests mingled during a cocktail hour before enjoying a three-course dinner.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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