as in to know
to have a clear idea of
failed to cotton on to the fact that her senatorial campaign was going nowhere
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cotton (to or on to)
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That gap can cause marketing to keep optimizing based on CPC or CPL without knowing which leads actually move forward in the funnel.—
Ron Browning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025 -
Rest assured, no one knew this kind of flood was coming.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 July 2025
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Unlike other coastal destinations that easily succumb to high-rise condos, touristy restaurants, and run-of-the-mill souvenir shops, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea understands that growth doesn’t always equal progress.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The human role is now to understand what to ask the models for the best results, and to iron out the inevitable problems that crop up along the way.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Imagine walking into your doctor’s office feeling sick – and rather than flipping through pages of your medical history or running tests that take days, your doctor instantly pulls together data from your health records, genetic profile and wearable devices to help decipher what’s wrong.—
Turgay Ayer,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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The sister looked for clues in the woman’s body language, something adoring and sympathetic, but could not decipher whether this woman was the child’s mother.—
Nora Lange,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Their work has been recognized at leading festivals and programs including Sundance, TIFF, Tribeca and SXSW.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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According to reports in the Ukrainian press, the A.I. had been trained to recognize targets using images of old Soviet warplanes on display in an aviation museum east of Kyiv.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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What areas in Texas have flooded? Can't see our graphics?—
George Petras,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The third edition of this category sees four out of five honorees return, mainly owing to their outstanding portfolios and strength of service.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The idea of having six kids was incredibly exciting but also terrifying to comprehend.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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For Wallace, the surviving children and the rest of their family, the pain is still raw, the grief is strong and the reality difficult to comprehend.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
Verb
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While a private jet is far faster than a train, many travelers are learning to appreciate a more relaxed trip with scenic views.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Your input would be greatly appreciated. — CARING ABOUT HIM DEAR CARING: Continue to be gracious to Nicole.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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To harvest, grasp a cherry with your fingers and pull it free from the tree with a gentle, twisting motion.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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The boy, too young to grasp the danger, was playing and laughing; a fleeting moment of innocence, juxtaposed against the backdrop of war.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Cotton (to or on to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%20or%20on%20to%29. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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