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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The cause of the fire was not known, the Fire Brigade said.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Best known for her role in Joss Whedon’s cult classic Fox series Firefly, Staite also co-starred in the feature film adaptation Serenity.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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However, some of the following need to be considered to keep therapy ethical for all, regardless of the length of sessions: Clear Scope & Limitations: Clients must understand that micro-therapy is not a substitute for traditional therapy, particularly for deep trauma work.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Getting more people to understand who is homeless, Are and Portway agree, is key to getting better results for people.—
Christie Zizo,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Two puncture marks in the ring eventually gave translators a clue about how to decipher it.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Discover Magazine,
15 Mar. 2025
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And the latter term for one who studies or writes word, logic or mathematical puzzles seems apt for what Gates has deciphered on the job.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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Legacy media must recognize its responsibility to provide equitable reporting.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Bee and Stanton were honored by SPJ NorCal in 2020, recognizing work by Stanton and his colleagues in seeking compliance with Senate Bill 1421, a police transparency law, among other investigative work.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Mar. 2025
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Marvell Technology Arya also sees a slew of positive catalysts for Marvell.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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Morocco will see the deepest eclipse on the continent, with up to 18% coverage.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Coca-Cola’s brief essentially trots out the same list of qualitative differences that the company raised during the Tax Court proceedings, almost as though the court had simply overlooked or failed to comprehend them.—
Ryan Finley,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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One Trump adviser said a goal of the president’s speech would be connecting his rapid-pace actions so far to average Americans who may not yet comprehend the motives behind them.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If appreciating the scenery is just as important as enjoying the food, ensure that your tabletop accents don't block sight lines.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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But the ever-changing weather isn't something my psoriatic arthritis (PsA) appreciates.—
Elizabeth Medeiros,
Health,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there’s understanding the situation, grasping the consequences, vowing to be better and then actually encountering those moments.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Many said that because the recent cuts at the agency have been carried out in a piecemeal fashion, the public doesn’t seem to be grasping the totality of what is happening to the program, which is having its 90th anniversary this year.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
12 Mar. 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 Mar. 2025.
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