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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During his rally in Milford, northwest of Detroit, the crowd was adoring.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Despite fans of the Gap brand adoring the original Happy Stripe sweater design, many found this new iteration to be lackluster in comparison.

— Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of adoring

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People have been kidnapped while driving on interstate roads, while worshipping at church, and while sleeping in their homes.

— Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Luckily, there are plenty of sun and heat-worshipping flowers that can stand up to and thrive in August weather.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of worshipping

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His heartwarming appearance at the Chazaq event comes as antisemitic hate crimes surge across New York City and NBA rivals Kyrie Irving and Victor Wembanyama face backlash for liking Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel posts.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
If you’re not used to doing your own laundry, start liking the idea now.

— Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026

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