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
  • With help from a Fresno Police Department helicopter, crews located the man downstream on the Dry Creek Canal, clinging to the sides while holding onto the dog.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 July 2026
  • The self-tie waist and adjustable spaghetti straps create a more customized fit, while the lightweight fabric flatters the body without clinging.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Definition of clinging
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  • Nearby, guests participating in the butterfly release carefully held small containers before opening them and watching the butterflies take flight.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These very same donors, Eustis said, are the ones who feel most excited to be sitting among the citizenry in Central Park, watching the beauty of public art unfold in a joyous communal atmosphere.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of watching
Verb
  • Because of the abyss that comes into play in the mid-30s at RB, grabbing a RB (or two) in the first three tiers is crucial.
    — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The 35-year-old actor is often photographed doing deeply ordinary things around Manhattan—grabbing coffee, running errands, walking to wherever—wearing outfits that shouldn’t always work but somehow do.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 July 2026
Definition of grabbing
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  • Ultimately, leading authentically is a powerful asset, enabling a life aligned with one's vision and building deep trust, beginning with introspection and self-nurturing.
    — ByKaren R. McDaniel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Lassally won two Emmy awards over the years, while discovering and nurturing multiple generations of talent.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 July 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
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  • In the meantime, Rodríguez has been solidifying her influence in Washington—hiring a lobbyist and cultivating people who might benefit from stalling a transition.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • The weekend of July 25, the cannabis area is honoring Home Grow Weekend, which will feature live demonstrations and panels on planting and cultivating cannabis plants at home.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of cultivating
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  • The restaurant posted a photo on Instagram of the 80-year-old actor hugging family member Zurella Lancarte.
    — Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • Was that a deliberate message in terms of not hugging or saying goodbye to the icons or the Kamu, Chuk, Haley trio?
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026
Definition of hugging
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  • Zhao Junjie, a chemical engineering student who said Saturday’s game was first time attending such an event, had a similar thought.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, were among the lucky guests invited to witness the nuptials, which were shrouded in mystery as even those attending were given little detail about the event.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Definition of attending
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