Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
Verb
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For the most part, the Croatia and England fans were a happy, cheerful bunch, sporting their teams colors, chanting happy tunes and enjoying the unique experience.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026 -
That means players, staff and coaches are off to parts unknown enjoying their summer break.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Through it all, the Unfunny Bunny author is relishing being a father and is hoping to be a good role model.—
Parents,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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Back to the present day, and Greifender is relishing what’s to come.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Price may attract attention initially, but many patients continue digging deeper before committing.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Aided by Rachel, David begins digging through the past to figure out what happened to Matthew.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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