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
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  • The boomer’s reckoning Voeste grew up in Dortmund, the coal-and-steel city whose fate has long illustrated the dangers of clinging to an industrial past after its economics have changed.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Whether someone can survive in the water is also hard to predict, Leahy said, and depends on several factors, including the water temperature and whether the person is wearing a flotation device or is clinging to debris.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of clinging
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  • Should cabin fever somehow strike, the hotel can arrange adventures further afield, from whale-watching and boat trips along the Costa Del Sol coast to private hikes through the Andalusian mountains and even cheesemaking at a local goat farm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Imagine watching a political campaign video in which a candidate admits to taking a bribe.
    — Stefani Langehennig, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of watching
Verb
  • The catalyst was a headline-grabbing second-quarter loss of $154 million that likely sent trading algorithms to hit the sell button.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lopez then attacked Hager, grabbing his holster, and the two men fought over the deputy’s service weapon, according to the arrest report.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • At a macro level, a strong company culture is built by nurturing and developing talent from within.
    — Ryan McGrath, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The minimal information on my sample contacts somewhat limited my ability to test this feature, but Breeze Assistant still impressed me with excellent suggestions for nurturing leads.
    — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of nurturing
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  • But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • One juror was rubbing his eyes as Sullivan talked, and another was clasping and unclasping his hands in his lap.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Companies need to step up to finance the research and development throughout the project — ranging from early workshops to cultivating a team of artists to bring the film to life.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And Italian identity is still — fortunately — synonymous with hospitality, dialogue and exchange, which are the conditions for cultivating intuitions, visions and innovations.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of cultivating
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  • After the game, where Wilson dominated yet again, leading all scorers with 36 points, along with 10 rebounds, Wilson was seen hugging team owner Mark Davis, as well as friends, and her mother, Eva Rakes Wilson.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Di Felice’s re-edition of the iconic vinyl mini skirts and jackets was an instant success, while his figure-hugging clubwear and boot-cut jeans cemented his reputation for a bold, distinctive style.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
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  • Smith was actually in Maryland attending a women’s NCAA basketball game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Maryland Terrapins.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In 1998, Harry enrolled there; his older brother William had already been attending for several years.
    — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of attending
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