cottons (to)

Definition of cottons (to)next
present tense third-person singular of cotton (to)
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Verb
  • Junior pitcher Aleksandria Blanco enjoys a dramatic, concert-like effort for Oak Lawn.
    Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
  • Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Perhaps almost as much as winning games, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid most relishes the on-field teaching aspects of his job.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Just remember, your body is precious cargo that relishes healthy routine.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Everybody else likes it, but Puffy.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 May 2026
  • Gruver likes Pottery Barn’s Miller Ceramic Table Lamp, price varies.
    Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • Looking at sectors within revenue bonds, Norton prefers affordable housing and senior housing.
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 8 May 2026
  • The Big Ten Conference reportedly also prefers a 24-team format, while the SEC wants to expand to 16 teams instead.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • And Ripi fancies itself as a disruptor.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter favors agreements, good timing, and ideas that travel well when spoken plainly.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2026
  • But DeSantis’ office intentionally broke up Black neighborhoods in District 20 as a justification for redrawing surrounding districts in a way that favors Republicans.
    Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • O’Brien has also included a useful internal meat thermometer cheat sheet and, because the couple adores wines, another chapter on wines and pairing tips, with a cheat sheet.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Big brother Saint clearly adores his little brother.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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