Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradled
Verb
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After bacon strips were wrapped around her ear for 5 to 10 minutes, the maggots clung to the bacon and could be removed.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026 -
The sleeveless top had a high neckline, and the fabric clung to her body.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Bouaddi, one of the top performers in Morocco’s 1-1 draw with Brazil, was born in France and nurtured at top-tier club Lille.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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He has been protected and nurtured at Leicester, but with Arsenal and others hovering, that journey is likely to continue elsewhere next season.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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On top of his workload as a student and athlete, Sharpton sold furniture as a side hustle which cultivated an even greater interest in design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
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Heirloom carrots, artichokes, cauliflower, and other plants (many cultivated by an in-house agronomist) are transformed into gorgeous dishes designed to reveal the essence of each ingredient.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Minnesota, facing elimination at 3-1 in this series, clamped up.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The lawsuit was filed by Daphne Hawkins on behalf of two of her children who attended Mariposa Elementary School.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Speaking with Handler, Oteri revealed that their friendship began as the pair attended a Milken Institute dinner in April.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Loay Hidmi was walking deliberately along the edge of the pool closest to the Lincoln Memorial, hands clasped behind his back, looking over the ledge.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
19 June 2026
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Newlyweds Tito Avalos, 26, and Andrea Avalos, 24, who were visiting from El Salvador, tied their wishes to a tree together, their wrists entwined and fingers clasped.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Experts and operators in the adventure tourism industry watched in horror as a video went viral of a young woman in Brazil plunging to her death this month.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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Jurors also watched body camera video from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials who first responded to the scene of the crash, heard from law enforcement and good Samaritans who helped and saw the boat involved in the crash in person.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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“Cradled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradled. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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