cradling

verb

present participle of cradle
1
as in clinging

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2
as in watching

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradling
  1. clinging
  2. watching
  3. grabbing
  4. nurturing
  5. clasping
  6. cultivating
  7. hugging
  8. attending
Verb
  • Our world is changing rapidly, and we are torn between adaptation, and clinging to the status quo.
    — John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Tears, clinging and nervousness are familiar scenes at kindergarten drop-off, and understanding kindergarten separation anxiety can make the difference between a bumpy morning and one that builds a child’s confidence.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of clinging
Verb
  • The women did not speak to the media after watching the footage.
    — Marissa Armas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The final minutes of the 49ers’ preseason opener wound down, and Nick Bosa headed down from the press-box level after watching from afar Thursday night.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of watching
Verb
  • The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most attention-grabbing stars in the sky still keeps its secrets close—and that is one of the main reasons astronomers have so much fun studying it.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of grabbing
Verb
  • Partnership feels friendly as nurturing Moon lights your 7th House of Partnership, trining harmonious Venus in your 11th House of Friends and Community.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These gems are believed to promote healing and emotional well-being, echoing the nurturing spirit of those born under earth signs.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of nurturing
Verb
  • These feature the American Eagle on one side, clasping an oak branch in its talons.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Their logo is an osprey, clasping a baseball bat in its talons.
    — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of clasping
Verb
  • Self-awareness becomes less about understanding personality and more about cultivating presence, compassion, responsibility and conscious choice.
    — Catherine Bell, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In a 2025 cover story, Forbes described the family as having spent decades cultivating political relationships that helped protect its business interests.
    — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivating
Verb
  • The couple didn’t shy away from PDA and were photographed kissing, hugging and laughing.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • While the coaster’s wheel assembly can be seen hugging the side of the track to secure it in place on cars 1, 4, and 5, the same wheel mechanism isn’t visible on the side of the track under cars 2 and 3.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of hugging
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  • Advisors and travel executives attending Virtuoso Travel Week, which is being held this week in Las Vegas, have diverse opinions and experiences.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Hawke, an ambassador for the designer brand, wore the bag with a sleek pink trench coat and kitten heels while attending Prada’s fashion show in February.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of attending
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