as in adored
to love or admire too much
doted on her only grandchild
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Verb
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In fact, Presley adored the song and yearned to record it.—
Bob Mehr,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Critics adored the camaraderie between the cast as well as the realistic, relatable storylines — and for good reason.—
Will Harris,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Irish, Italian, German, and Polish communities each worshipped—in Latin—at their own churches, often within blocks of one another.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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As their youngest uncle, Turner’s nieces and nephews worshiped him.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Katya hadn’t liked his plan, Ryan said.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Like me — a reluctant movie guy who never liked racing, and now somehow has three racecars.—
Chris Cardillo,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Doted (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doted%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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