Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
Verb
-
This successful squad is led by head coach Omar McMillan, who is really enjoying the ride this season.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Visit in January for the best chance of enjoying these beauties in optimal wintry weather.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
But after more than two decades relishing his role as the gleeful contrarian, the persona has now become more true character than occasional outlandish caricature.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
-
For now, nothing wrong with relishing those first-quarter moments when Jaime strikes to the scorers’ table.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
After eruptions in the 18th century buried farmland under ash, growers adapted by digging large pits called hoyos.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Early Tuesday evening, members of two local Native American tribes were digging three deep holes for the horses that the Forest Service had euthanized.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
