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as in birthplace
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 source
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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as in to mother
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Recent Examples of cradle
Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
From cradle to old age, this man and the Republican agenda is devastating for women.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Houman Barekat, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Along with images of the sonogram and baby clothes, a couple more snaps included Courtney in front of a white barn cradling her growing baby bump, one image by herself and another with Cole by her side.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This immersive experience takes visitors through Loro Piana’s storied heritage, century-long pursuit of the highest-quality materials and craftsmanship, as well as its deep ties to China, the cradle of cashmere.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025
From cradle to old age, this man and the Republican agenda is devastating for women.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
And during the famously bloody denouement — when all but one of the remaining characters are killed, in a matter of minutes — the bodies of Gertrude, Laertes and Claudius tumble down the deck and out of sight, one by one, leaving only the dying Hamlet, cradled by his friend Horatio.
—Houman Barekat, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2025
Along with images of the sonogram and baby clothes, a couple more snaps included Courtney in front of a white barn cradling her growing baby bump, one image by herself and another with Cole by her side.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradle
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The Savile Row Tradition Savile Row, located in the heart of London, is world-renowned for being the birthplace of bespoke tailoring.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Designed in collaboration with multidisciplinary designer Steve Oh, the new space is housed in the Mapo-gu area and designed as a recreation and celebration of Southbank: the London riverside skate spot that was the birthplace of Palace.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Constructed from Alexander Graham Bell’s simple tetrahedron cell, the Cygnet model consists of two equilateral paper triangles, connected and illuminated by a hidden light source.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Legendary is eyeing a 2026 production start, another source adds.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Keep your iron clamped all the way down the length of your hair.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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When the dog did not stop biting, Jeffrey pulled Tex by his collar twice, lifting Paredes off the ground for nearly 30 seconds with the dog still clamped around his neck.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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During her speech, the 71-year-old thanked both her daughters for the opportunity to mother them.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
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Dana is really mothering to her fullest at the top of the hour.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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The duo first met in an acting class, says Nikki of her origin story with Molly.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Their work is detailed in a study published Thursday in the journal Science and hints at the evolutionary origin of our own communication.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Directed by Shinji Higuchi—known for blending stunning visuals with gripping human drama in works like Shin Godzilla—this panic-suspense thriller follows the intense struggles of those racing to save lives under extreme conditions.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025
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After 10 years of war, Yemen is gripped by malnutrition, disease outbreaks, lack of access to health care and other urgent services, and other life-threatening risks to the most vulnerable — all evidence of a full-scale humanitarian crisis.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Artists of all ages can create vibrant chalk art near the park fountain.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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The fountain also has a low-water detection system, automatically stopping if water levels get too low.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Peterson and 10 other employees eventually fled the area, clinging to plastic pipes from a semi-truck, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Delap has been a shining light for Ipswich this season, scoring 11 of their 30 Premier League goals to keep them clinging to their top-flight status with their fingertips.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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