COTTONS (TO) Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

cottons (to)

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present tense third-person singular of cotton (to)

as in delights (in)

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Welcome to a Friday Nightcaps — the one where Danica Patrick enjoys the view during her European summer vacation.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Physicality isn’t the only part of football that Nikolich enjoys.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of enjoys

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh apparently relishes a good debate, and the upcoming policy meeting is expected to see some robust back-and-forth.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Sumptuous staging, by Mary Zimmerman, evokes the brooding chiaroscuro of Artemisia Gentileschi’s paintings, while Didi Romero relishes every commedia dell’arte lazzo as the big-haired Duchessa.

— Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of relishes

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Los Angeles likes to draft tight ends a year early, since the transition, mentally and physically, at this position and in this offense is so extreme.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
His father, a former Marine, likes to cook, so everyone is watching Shields’ eating habits.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of likes

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As someone who prefers her lattes and cappuccinos on the creamier side, a solid milk frother is a must.

— Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
But Riley, who prefers to offer just one quarterback in each class, clearly sees something in the Frisco, Texas, signal-caller.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of prefers

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Cuban has developed a reputation as being a prominent voice that favors business-first policies.

— Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Another argument favors sacrificing the long summer break for more frequent shorter breaks staggered throughout the school year.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of favors

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The catch is, the only time this program fits into your child’s schedule is during their advanced orchestra rehearsal or a figure drawing class that your child adores.

— Parents, Parents, 7 Aug. 2026
Crescent bags are a seamless step up from your standard crossbody, and my mom adores the shape.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 July 2026

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