Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
Verb
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The officers who shot and killed the man who gunned down people enjoying a night out in Austin will not face a grand jury hearing, despite initial confusion over the district attorney's policy of sending all police shootings to a grand jury for review.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026 -
And just enjoying life and just continuing to tell people to advocate for themselves and trying to continue to be an inspiration to others.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And Marlins players taking part are relishing the chance to represent their countries.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Still, Republicans were relishing the opportunity to scrutinize the former Democratic president under oath.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, this is not just about digging holes.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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If not, keep digging and cutting.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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