Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
Verb
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Bravo may be enjoying a rush while others grapple more directly with current conditions.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 June 2026 -
And while Pfeufer’s quote is not yet prophecy — the Knicks are up 2-1 over the San Antonio Spurs and still have to win two games for the NBA championship — the fan is enjoying his newfound notoriety — and the fact that his parents are impressed.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Back to the present day, and Greifender is relishing what’s to come.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 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
Verb
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Remove barberry plants by digging, hand-pulling, or using a weed wrench.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Dec. 2025
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Trump later previewed his hosting duties for the Kennedy Center Honors program, which is set for Sunday, by digging at late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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