cottoning (to)

present participle of cotton (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
enjoying
Verb
  • After almost two decades of playing against Stephen Curry, Al Horford is enjoying playing with the man who is widely regarded as the greatest shooter of all time.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This salty-sweet snack comes in a sharing size candy bag, perfect for enjoying on the go.
    Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.

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