cotton (to or on to)

verb

Definition of cotton (to or on to)next
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)
  1. know
  2. understand
  3. decipher
  4. recognize
  5. see
  6. comprehend
  7. appreciate
  8. grasp
Verb
  • The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of know
Verb
  • Further clinical trials are needed to better understand and assess the potential mechanisms at work.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
  • For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.
    Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of understand
Verb
  • Daboll’s fourth-down decisions were typically hard to decipher.
    Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Paul has come to think of this period as the beginning of her decades-long attempt to decipher life as it is lived, not as it is schematized by contemporary philosophy.
    Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Consider these tips: Acknowledge Diverse Celebrations and recognize team members who celebrate several holidays during this time.
    Teresa Hopke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • To get around this, players have to be 25 or older and have played for at least six seasons in a foreign league which is recognized by MLB.
    Jamie Barton, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • On December 5, the 29-year-old model was seen in a dressed down fall uniform that was, well, both in and out of my price range.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This legacy in racing has seen the team achieve strong successes, including their first win in 2000 with Robbie Buhl, and a history of fielding prominent drivers such as Al Unser Jr., Sarah Fisher, and Ryan Hunter-Reay.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of see
Verb
  • Semantic Understanding These technologies can comprehend the semantic meaning of conversations, not just individual words.
    Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprehend
Verb
  • The efforts that a brand makes to take individuals into account go a long way toward building trust and loyalty with consumers—especially those who feel that they’re seen and appreciated by the brand.
    Zaheer Dodhia, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Your father-in-law will appreciate the feel of a warm towel post-shower.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of appreciate
Verb
  • Much more data is needed to fully grasp the scope of their movements and ecological importance.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Everyone remains just isolated enough to stay well clear of grasping any fundamental truths about the silo.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of grasp
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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 19 Dec. 2024.

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