DOTING (ON) Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

doting (on)

verb

present participle of dote (on)

as in adoring

to love or admire too much doted on her only grandchild

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And like their counterparts in Oakland (and lately in Boston as well), the Angels’ adoring fans have started chanting their wants and desires, hoping that a change at the top will make this franchise relevant again.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
His many adoring fans will, a fascinated wider football public undoubtedly will and, yes, even those who can’t stand a man who might have the biggest ego in sport might miss him too.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of adoring

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Visitors from the four corners of the soccer-worshipping earth descended upon our huge and beautifully chaotic country and a whole bunch of them seemed to fall in love with the place and its people.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Inside, inscriptions bearing Paser's name depict him worshipping various deities inside shrines, as well as seated with his wife before an offering table.

— CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026

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As well as left-wing options, United have looked at potential left-backs, with people at the club liking Newcastle’s Lewis Hall.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026
The poll found that while older adults are more likely to vote, donate money or join groups, nearly half of young people under the age of 30 prefer to engage politically by liking or sharing news content online.

— Casey Parks, Washington Post, 20 July 2026

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