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as in birthplaces
a place of origin
Philadelphia is known as "the cradle of liberty" because it was there that the Declaration of Independence was signed
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as in sources
a point or place at which something is invented or provided
the 1848 meeting at Seneca Falls, New York, is often regarded as the cradle of the women's suffrage movement
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Recent Examples of cradles
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Now on sale for less than $20, these pumpkin cradles are a simple but genius gardening hack that lifts squashes off the ground to prevent moisture build-up that can cause rot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, looking deep into these swirling cradles of planet formation has always been tricky.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Now on sale for less than $20, these pumpkin cradles are a simple but genius gardening hack that lifts squashes off the ground to prevent moisture build-up that can cause rot.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradles
Noun
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As the home of the state’s oldest winery, it’s considered to be one of the birthplaces of Washington winemaking.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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However, the picture of severe armored attrition for Russia is consistent across multiple sources.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Questions remain about carbon-capture wells Arizona is the nation’s largest producer of copper, an essential component in the electrification of cars and household appliances, as well as renewable power sources.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The scent of countless cigarettes still clings to the original carpets and stage drapes, suggesting more uses than just movies and church services.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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The hydrogel material clings to my skin without lifting around the edges or sliding down my face.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The origins of Godzilla’s name may remain a mystery, but there are no secrets related to its film escapades.—
Michael Taube,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Since pivoting from black and pinto beans to roasted and ground ones, Niccol has been trying to reverse Starbucks’s falling sales by returning to its coffeehouse origins.—
Molly Liebergall,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The best selling models are made with high-quality memory foam and may even have inner springs like a mattress.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Mattress Firm’s stock ranges from Beautyrest mattresses with pocketed coil springs to Tempur-Pedic’s Tempur-Breeze cooling mattresses to Tulo’s memory foam beds in a box.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The vegan lip treatment delivers intense moisture via a peptide that smoothes and plumps, as well as hyaluronic acid that nurtures dry skin.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The event also brought together key stakeholders, influencers, and potential funders to celebrate and support grassroots organizations, including the recording studio, community outreach group Epic Partners and Coach Core, which nurtures young sports coaches.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Families strolled together, children played in fountains, and the scent of fresh tortillas and local spices drifted from the nearby markets.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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With a ringside seat to Vegas’s iconic fountains, Wolfgang Puck’s famed restaurant is a must and also has some of the best service in town, thanks to its veteran staff who actually talk to and care about their patrons.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Cradles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradles. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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