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as in birthplaces
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 sources
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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Recent Examples of cradles
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
The simulations also tracked how matter moves through stellar cradles.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
The best way to store a boat on land is to leave it on a trailer or place it on jack stands and cradles.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.
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Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
These fun pink clogs channel spring flowers while their contoured footbed cradles your arches, and the adjustable heel strap keeps them secure.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
The integrated foam handles and foot cradles offer comfort and versatility.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Egypt, one of the word’s cradles of civilization, is also a vibrant, modern country.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
This 10-pack of plastic melon cradles was a lifesaver last year once my pumpkins started maturing late July.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
The simulations also tracked how matter moves through stellar cradles.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
The best way to store a boat on land is to leave it on a trailer or place it on jack stands and cradles.
—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
In the sweet video, Steinfeld lifts her black sweatshirt to reveal her baby bump, which her husband then kisses and cradles; the two frolic in the snow looking so in love.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.
—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
These fun pink clogs channel spring flowers while their contoured footbed cradles your arches, and the adjustable heel strap keeps them secure.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
The integrated foam handles and foot cradles offer comfort and versatility.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradles
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More than simply a source of beans — the Yergacheffe variety is popular — Yemen is often considered one of coffee’s historic birthplaces.
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These are the birthplaces of vast amounts of planets.
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Administration officials were not convinced that Anthropic’s leadership understood the severity of their worries, according to multiple sources in the administration.
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This event created a lot of attention among radio astronomers, who, over the years, found many other bright, rapidly fluctuating sources.
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The dream has to be pinned down, even though a faint trace of this truth still clings to it.
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How Often to Clean a Fiberglass Shower Clean fiberglass showers and tubs weekly to remove body soil and soap scum that clings to the finish.
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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.
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Some parents − overwhelmingly mothers − are stepping back from full-time work or leaving the workforce altogether to accommodate the needs of their family.
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On the June 25 episode of Jenna Bush Hager's Open Book with Jenna podcast, Ryan spoke about the origins of her pseudonym.
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Between the two cities, the similarities and differences in the origins of those communities make Melbourne’s culinary fabric both innately familiar to Angelenos, and also something wholly distinct to experience.
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The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
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The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.
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The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes the workplace.
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The song references having a safe space to express yourself and that is what Pride represents - a community that protects and nurtures its own.
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The catchphrase made famous by Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign springs to mind when considering the instability that seems to have become a feature of Britain’s political life.
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After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
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“Cradles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradles. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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