as in to adore
to love or admire too much
doted on her only grandchild
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Accessorize Your Existing Furniture Designer Amanda Jacobs adores the appeal of skirted furniture, viewing it as a finishing touch in any space.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025 -
This is nobody’s fault, and Katie adores Marnie, too, but who could blame her for feeling abandoned?—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Dolls worshipped tough New York pop queens like the Ronettes and the Shangri-Las, cosplaying as bad girls and teetering on their high heels.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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The small congregation has worshipped online since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and has been trying to get help to fix the roof so members could return to the building.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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His mother, Helen, was a librarian, and his father, John, sold insurance and liked to sing opera around the house.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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Of course, leather isn’t the only option out there for those who like the simplicity of a tote bag.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Dote (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dote%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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