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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Who knew the hardest thing about an awards show acceptance speech could be holding the trophy?—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
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The latest iteration of American economic warfare, following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, has been different: U.S. officials knew months ahead of time that Russia was gearing up to invade.—
Edward Fishman,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2025
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But the players, at least, understood the importance of that moment, and not just everything that had come before.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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IndieWire understands that Italian real estate is already looking at these locations to potentially convert them in anticipation of the vote.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2025
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Millennials will love deciphering which real-life stars inspired the plot.—
Tia Williams,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Freshman Max Granville tried to decipher whether defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton was staying.—
Audrey Snyder,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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They are recognized leaders in creating the kind of strikingly original campaigns that energize audiences and consumers alike growing from core to more.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her work has been consistently recognized on Architectural Digest’s AD100 and 1stDibs 50 lists, and in 2024, she was named an Elle Decor Titan.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the district has seen a steady decline in upper-tier support cases.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Morgan Stanley upgrades Upstart to equal weight from underweight The firm sees an improving environment for the artificial intelligence lending company.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Certain people still cannot comprehend this move, but the Mavericks feel good about their current position.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Players from a now bygone era couldn’t comprehend the notion of being nice to an opponent before kick off.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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So, what does the three-time MVP appreciate in an athlete?—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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The film’s title itself is a bold declaration designed to deter the wrong audience while attracting those who appreciate its message.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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Did that studio not grasp the tragic comedy of it all?—
Brian Davids,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb. 2025
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These baby silicone teethers come in four different shapes: hammer, pliers, wrench, adjustable wrench, and are the perfect size for babies to grasp.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.
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