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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cottoning (to)
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The elevated section of the cabin also features a large rooftop terrace, ideal for enjoying the sun during the day, or sleeping under the stars at night.
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Always like seeing the boys happy and enjoying the moment — nothing can match that.
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As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell.
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Tourism in Albania has seen a sharp increase in recent years, with people relishing the nation’s vast, undeveloped coastline.
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Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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Masks are still prohibited during firefighters’ most grueling tasks — digging lines to stop fires and directly attacking flames.
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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