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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
  • Cena credits the origins of this signature phrase and gesture to a moment of sibling fun.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The rise of Jerry Springer’s ‘circus’ Springer’s series has innocuous origins.
    Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of origins
Verb
  • Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.
    Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grabs
Verb
  • Fall teaches us the importance of letting go.
    Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • No one ever teaches you how to say goodbye as a human or animal uhh my heartstrings.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of teaches
Verb
  • Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Wavy is between straight and curly, holds hairstyles well, and has big curls and waves from roots to ends.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of holds
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  • By fostering an environment where team members feel valued and heard, Tesla cultivates a culture of accountability and excellence.
    Wayne Yu, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders must communicate a compelling vision that not only draws in top talent, but also cultivates a workplace culture that supports long-term engagement.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of cultivates
Verb
  • Carrie Underwood attends the 2024 Songwriters Hall Of Fame induction and awards gala on June 13, 2024, in New York City.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Ferrell is fan of the Los Angeles Kings and regularly attends their games, but never as Buddy the Elf.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of attends
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  • And while the boxing is kinetically directed, Morrison grasps that the movie’s fiercest stands are taken outside the ring, when Claressa — faced with tough choices about her future — asserts herself to the people who need to hear it.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of grasps
Verb
  • Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This culture of experimentation not only fosters originality but also empowers teams to challenge conventions and explore new solutions with confidence.
    Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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