cottons (to)

present tense third-person singular of cotton (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottons (to)
Verb
  • And honestly, who enjoys digging through mostly empty bottles just to find one tiny pill?
    Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • While living at Cedar Hollow Ranch, Gracie enjoys a diet of foliage from the trees there, alfalfa, a 16% protein feed, carrots, apples and sweet potatoes, Jones said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The mathematician in him relishes its flawless precision.
    The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
  • Outside of the recording booth, Hale relishes the opportunity to send voice memos from his alter ego.
    Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • But not every player likes them.
    Adam Annaccone, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
  • To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • The team prefers one reliever as the primary option for saves.
    Greg Jewett, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Still, McCuskey prefers to keep his eyes forward and hopes his state can easily move on from the recent track title.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • On the one hand, Ramsay fancies himself as a footballer.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • When the dreams start bleeding into real life, Charlie — who fancies himself an amateur detective — convinces his brother and friends to investigate Lorcan’s mysterious origins, a thread that soon unravels an entire secret fantasy world kept under wraps by the elders of the island.
    Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 May 2026
Verb
  • Industry typically favors action, making swift decisions despite uncertainty, while academia prioritizes rigor, demanding thorough evidence to avoid costly errors.
    Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The campaign for the measure would be expected to capitalize on the voter enthusiasm gap that so far this year favors Democrats, who typically are more supportive of tax increases, while Republicans are on the defensive.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • For Fatima, a practicing Muslim who adores her parents, the stakes feel even higher.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
  • Either way, Gale adores this team and Brunson’s captaincy, and the constant comparisons to Reed’s team and captaincy back in the day.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 12 June 2026
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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