Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
Verb
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Stay informed, stay vigilant, and prioritize safety when enjoying the surf.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Peaches is described as affectionate and well-balanced — enjoying car rides, treats and quiet time at home.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No matter, not with the Wizards relishing another defeat that improved their lottery odds, and not on an afternoon when Adebayo’s teammates found the scoring nearly as easy as their team captain did in the previous meeting.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Hince is relishing the chance to share his memories of Queen with the world.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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And they’ve consistently been plagued by slow starts, digging themselves a too-familiar hole again by falling behind 2-0 for the fifth time in six games.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.
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