cottons (to)

Definition of cottons (to)next
present tense third-person singular of cotton (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottons (to)
Verb
  • So while much of the SEC sorts through uncertainty and roster churn, Georgia enjoys its spring with a rare sense of clarity, anchored by a core that's already taken the field together at Sanford Stadium.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Stagg coach Pat Kelly enjoys watching Farhan put forth performances like that.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The actor relishes all aspects of Dahl’s childishness, and the humanity within the beast emerges in small moments.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
  • So a sombre start to a game but nothing relishes the present tense more than football and after a nervous opening five minutes, in which Bolton squander a one-on-one, smartly stopped by Wycombe goalkeeper Will Norris, the visitors take control of the game.
    Duncan Alexander, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • McMahon likes to remind scolds that wrestling is a morality play.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Ellis likes the competitive atmosphere Chesney brings to the program.
    Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The taskmaster prefers structure, discipline and long-term strategy, but Aries is impulsive, immediate and self-focused.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But Pagliocca is a dealer, an executive who prefers to stay on the move and keep busy on the phones — and, at times, perhaps take on extra risk as a result.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And Ripi fancies itself as a disruptor.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Jackson fancies himself an American Sadat, performing the most sensitive, high-profile diplomatic missions for the president but without the accountability of appointive office.
    Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This transit favors awareness and thoughtful pacing.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
  • This placement favors honesty over diplomacy and action over endless discussion.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And what's left is this core that adores each other.
    Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Kate Middleton adores Jo Malone London Orange Blossom for its citrus and white floral notes.
    Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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