COTTONING (TO) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

cottoning (to)

verb

present participle of cotton (to)

as in delighting (in)

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Oaksmith, the whisky Suntory blended for the Indian market and launched in 2019, has been gaining market share, while Jim Beam is enjoying double-digit growth in India.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Our staffer’s been enjoying back pocket recipes lately—with the first one inspired by Richard Olney, the Iowan painter, food writer, and Parisian ex-pat.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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In a storm that had nothing to do with them, many have bought into the pantomime of it all, relishing their role as the arch villains of English soccer.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Williams, the 6-foot-9 forward from Sierra Canyon High, is relishing the chance to play for his hometown team.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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Kaeding also said the inspiration for the latest collection came from finding pieces in vintage stores and digging through bins.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Limestone bluffs, dramatic plaza entrances Notable, construction will include digging a 90-foot hole and sculpting the stadium site out of the ground’s limestone.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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