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as in birthplace
a place of origin
Philadelphia is known as "the cradle of liberty" because it was there that the Declaration of Independence was signed
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as in source
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the 1848 meeting at Seneca Falls, New York, is often regarded as the cradle of the women's suffrage movement
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as in to mother
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Recent Examples of cradle
Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
At different points, Montgomery has branded itself as the cradle of the Confederacy and the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Now a new generation can cradle their own.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
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Noun
That unique fashion factory, akin to what Andy Warhol did for New York City’s art world in the ’60s, became the cradle for many brands, but also a special R&D laboratory that would continue to influence the market.
—Maria Cristina Pavarini, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
At different points, Montgomery has branded itself as the cradle of the Confederacy and the cradle of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Verb
The idea of legally requiring a person to lean over and cradle feces was horrifying.
—Rachel Sugar, Curbed, 8 Apr. 2026
Now a new generation can cradle their own.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradle
Noun
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The room and exhibition were rooted in vibrant yellow and orange hues, reflective of the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa, believed to be the birthplace of modern humankind.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The bold experiment in pop-culture unity — and birthplace of ABBA and Celine Dion — could be no more.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Noun
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There was no permit sought for a watch party for Saturday’s Game 3 outside the Garden, though one was sought for Monday, a police source said.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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Many sources have cited the company’s decision to make its famous Endless Shrimp promotion a permanent offering as the reason for the company’s financial troubles.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Verb
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This enabled it to clamp onto objects and then rise while carrying them.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Wearing trending shades—Phoebe Philo’s oversized Bombé frames, currently clamped over the eyes of everyone from Elsa Hosk to Charli xcx—Rihanna embraced her inner lingerie mogul with bra-first fashion beneath her oversized blazer.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Saturday Night Live host Matt Damon was cast as the adoring husband in Mom, an entirely inoffensive movie where nothing bad happens—something that mothers everywhere will enjoy.—
William Vaillancourt,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
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My mother lost her own mother at 14 and was never fully mothered back to wholeness.—
Eli Raphael,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Noun
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All these rejections have origins in the historical flaws and faults of our nation’s history and our systems of education.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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Since its launch in 2010, Everlane broke down pricing and production costs and traced its garments’ manufacturing and material origins, which customers could easily find on its site.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
Verb
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State and federal investigators returned Tuesday to a North Texas home at the center of the disappearance of a 6-year-old boy, digging up parts of the backyard as authorities pursue new leads in a case that has gripped the community for years.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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April’s inflation rate means prices are now rising faster than wages for the first time since 2023, which could aggravate the affordability crisis that has already been gripping consumers.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Noun
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He was filmed jumping into the historic fountain while fully clothed as crowds nearby watched.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Moments after a security guard broke up the beating and the teenagers scattered, the 13-year-old came upon David and his girlfriend at the fountain plaza next to the theaters where the fatal stabbing took place.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The lightweight cotton-blend fabric feels soft without clinging, and the elastic waistband offers just enough give for a secure yet comfortable fit.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Norco was clinging to a 1-0 lead until scoring two runs in the seventh on a Codey Brown sacrifice fly and throwing error.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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“Cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradle. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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