cottons (to or on to)

verb

Definition of cottons (to or on to)next
present tense third-person singular of cotton (to or on to)
as in knows
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 cottons (to or on to)
  1. understands
  2. recognizes
  3. sees
  4. appreciates
Verb
  • The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.
    Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of understands
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  • World Animal Day, which aligns with the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the global celebration recognizes animal rights and welfare worldwide.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This perspective recognizes that ML, at its core, is about extracting patterns and facts rather than copying creative expression.
    Roomy Khan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recognizes
Verb
  • In The Enterprise Looking ahead, Brier sees several exciting trends shaping the future of AI in the enterprise.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Saudi Film Fund – as the fund is known – sees Saudi’s Cultural Development Fund making a 40% investment in collaboration with investment bank MEFIC Capital and specialized holding company Roaa Media Ventures, which is its technical partner.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sees
Verb
  • Bowers also appreciates having a more compressed period of time to lay down his ideas and get the right colors and tone for the music.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Christa’s family appreciates the outpouring from the community and hopes for justice for their daughter and their unborn grandchild.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of appreciates
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“Cottons (to or on to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%20or%20on%20to%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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