cradle 1 of 2

noun

ˈkrā-dᵊl How to pronounce cradle (audio)
Definition of cradlenext
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as in birthplace
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 source
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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cradle

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verb

1
as in to clamp

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2
as in to mother

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Recent Examples of cradle
Noun
This immersive experience takes visitors through Loro Piana’s storied heritage, century-long pursuit of the highest-quality materials and craftsmanship, as well as its deep ties to China, the cradle of cashmere. — Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2025 From cradle to old age, this man and the Republican agenda is devastating for women. — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
With January's ceasefire now broken, parents in Gaza are once again cradling too-small shrouds, and families are forced to weigh starvation and displacement against bombs. — Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025 Hadid was seen kissing, cradling, and caressing her fragrance, Orebella, in the scent Salted Muse. — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cradle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradle
  1. birthplace
  2. source
  3. clamp
  4. mother
  5. origin
  6. grip
  7. fountain
  8. cling
Noun
  • The Savile Row Tradition Savile Row, located in the heart of London, is world-renowned for being the birthplace of bespoke tailoring.
    — Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Designed in collaboration with multidisciplinary designer Steve Oh, the new space is housed in the Mapo-gu area and designed as a recreation and celebration of Southbank: the London riverside skate spot that was the birthplace of Palace.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of birthplace
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  • Constructed from Alexander Graham Bell’s simple tetrahedron cell, the Cygnet model consists of two equilateral paper triangles, connected and illuminated by a hidden light source.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Legendary is eyeing a 2026 production start, another source adds.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of source
Verb
  • Keep your iron clamped all the way down the length of your hair.
    — Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
  • When the dog did not stop biting, Jeffrey pulled Tex by his collar twice, lifting Paredes off the ground for nearly 30 seconds with the dog still clamped around his neck.
    — Devan Patel, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of clamp
Verb
  • Dana is really mothering to her fullest at the top of the hour.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Beginning with Ethel Cain, mothers will be mothering all throughout the year.
    — James Factora, Them, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of mother
Noun
  • Baseball is a world of a million origin stories.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Jason Isaacs is clarifying the origins of his White Lotus character's accent.
    — Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of origin
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  • Directed by Shinji Higuchi—known for blending stunning visuals with gripping human drama in works like Shin Godzilla—this panic-suspense thriller follows the intense struggles of those racing to save lives under extreme conditions.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
  • What To Know China's main stock indexes—the CSI 300 and the MSCI China—fell on Monday, with similar gloomy sentiment gripping Asian markets.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of grip
Noun
  • Artists of all ages can create vibrant chalk art near the park fountain.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The fountain also has a low-water detection system, automatically stopping if water levels get too low.
    — Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of fountain
Verb
  • Peterson and 10 other employees eventually fled the area, clinging to plastic pipes from a semi-truck, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel.
    — Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Delap has been a shining light for Ipswich this season, scoring 11 of their 30 Premier League goals to keep them clinging to their top-flight status with their fingertips.
    — Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
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