cottoning (to)

verb

present participle of cotton (to)
as in delighting (in)

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  1. enjoying
  2. relishing
  3. digging
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  • Zada is also the rare actor who admits to watching his own performances—and enjoying them.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With the bread flour, the end result is a lovely, crowd-pleasing bun that’s great for snacking on its own or enjoying alongside a special holiday meal.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of enjoying
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  • And Mae would not allow that, and was still in there pitching and relishing.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Maeve wakes up unhinged, manipulating her not-grandson Eddie (Anson Boon) and relishing a gunfight that leaves a hole in her husband’s chest like a typical partner might celebrate a birthday party.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of relishing
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  • Choose a shade-tolerant grass suited to your region, and avoid digging or tilling near the roots.
    — Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The song came from his feelings about taking action at ground level, literally digging his fingers into the dirt.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of digging
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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