cradles 1 of 2

noun

Definition of cradlesnext
plural of cradle
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as in birthplaces
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 sources
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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cradles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of cradle
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as in clings

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as in fathers

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  1. origins
  2. grabs
  3. teaches
  4. holds
  5. cultivates
  6. attends
  7. grasps
  8. fosters
Noun
  • Using the government to prop up bitcoin is an interesting maneuver for a technology whose origins lie in decentralization.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Though the white paper that introduced bitcoin’s origins and philosophy—something of an urtext for crypto overall—does not discuss politics per se, cryptocurrency was quickly adopted and championed by cyberlibertarians.
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of origins
Verb
  • The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of grabs
Verb
  • This one teaches the art of coercion.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Ethan Bernstein is a professor at the Harvard Business School, Michael Horn teaches at Harvard and is co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute, and Robert Moesta is an innovator, professor, and research fellow at the Christensen Institute.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of teaches
Verb
  • Similarly, Salesforce regularly holds listening sessions to ensure leadership aligns with employee needs, fostering an empathetic and inclusive environment.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • One theory holds that since shells frequently prevent tortoises from being eaten by predators, shelled species tend to live longer, and over time that may have helped to produce evolutionary pressures to age more slowly.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Fox News Channel cultivates its fans with Fox Nation, a subscription outlet that offers the popular opinion programs from its flagship cable vehicle, but also lifestyle programs; documentaries; stand-up comedy; and even movies.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These findings support the notion that early engagement in diverse activities cultivates a passion for learning, which is highly valued in higher education.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • The company even attends two seminars each year with their franchisees to help connect with them.
    Jennifer Pierce, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile in Brazil, Patrick Dempsey attends the Paramount+ CCXP 2024 event in São Paulo.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of attends
Verb
  • Soaring crime Meanwhile, there’s no sign that Thao grasps the full significance of, and economic fallout from, the city’s crime, which surged last year to levels far higher than at any time in the past two decades.
    East Bay Times editorial, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024
  • In strategic communication, repeating core elements ensures your audience grasps the essence of your message.
    Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of grasps
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  • This hybrid approach allows TSH to serve a diverse array of guests—students, travelers, professionals, and local residents—while creating an environment that fosters collaboration and social impact.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The answer is simple but profound—a ripple effect that enhances customer interactions and fosters lasting loyalty.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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