cottons (to)

present tense third-person singular of cotton (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottons (to)
Verb
  • Some actors might choose to step away from such a thing, or even be frustrated by it or it being brought up in interviews, but Fischer clearly enjoys every last moment of her good fortune from a former era, even now.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • While the employees of Dunder Mifflin largely were just punching a clock, the Truth Teller staff enjoys their work.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ivy relishes the opportunity to serve crabs to the occasional local or two three nights a week.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
  • The businessman clearly relishes giving visitors a seafaring experience.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Not now, at least, even after Muchová had delivered her one wild test on a crisp, clear night in front of yet another capacity crowd on Arthur Ashe Stadium, just as Osaka likes it.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • As soon as the seasons change, Ward likes to change her candles out for something warmer and earthier.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Usually, my daughter prefers books with a sense of humor.
    Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Neutrogena Clean Face Oil-free Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 Recor prefers this oil-free SPF for his face while flying.
    Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The camera adores Farrell’s hazel brown eyes.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Dev Erlich, an attorney based in New Jersey, adores her dog Skylar.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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