How to Use cradle in a Sentence

cradle

1 of 2 noun

• She placed the phone back on its cradle.
• A number of ships were resting in their cradles in the shipyard.
• The pen can be placed in the cradle with the nib end up or down.
  — PCMAG, 26 Jan. 2024
• The deep heel cradle cups the heel, which will help fix the shaky step that occurs with flat feet.
  — Nikhita Mahtani, SELF, 13 Oct. 2022
• In the mall the music was a cradle and all the mannikins in the windows wore clothes as bland as puree.
  — Negar Azimi, The New York Review of Books, 30 Mar. 2023
• The two share a deep bond: Syrax as hatched from an egg placed in Rhaenyra’s cradle as a baby.
  — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 24 Oct. 2022
• The chairs, which come in a pair, have nicely rounded backrests that cradle your back from the base to the neck.
  — Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
• There’s a side shelf that can hold up to 20 pounds and a lid cradle that keeps your lid tucked away when not in use.
  — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2023
• Just set the dumbbell in its cradle, twist the handle, and change the weight quickly and safely.
  — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
• Spinning locked up the side cradle and got Amerson’s shoulders to the mat.
  — oregonlive, 26 Feb. 2023
• The adapter goes in the cradle, which has a cable that attaches to the computer.
  — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 22 Sep. 2022
• Known as the cradle of French perfumery, the fertile soil of Grasse has grown the finest flowers and plants for perfumery for the last 300 years.
  — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
• Most pads have a Velcro and cradle system that anchors the bikes to the truck and keeps the forks from damaging the back of your truck.
  — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 8 June 2022
• Buried under the brain’s weight and pushed into the cradle of the skull, the bottom half of the brain becomes compressed and deprived of blood.
  — Monique Brouillette, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
• The bell and its cradle, 30 or so inches tall total, had a long connection with the church.
  — al, 14 Aug. 2022
• For the glass cradle or pad, use soapy water or vinegar and water.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 June 2023
• Instead, children under the age of two should sleep in their own crib, bassinet or cradle.
  — Sophie Reardon, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2022
• Skinner was able to get a backdoor opening, stood up, grabbed the leg and got Ellis on his back with a cradle from the top.
  — cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
• But the Midwest is, and has been for decades, a cradle of skateboarding talent.
  — Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
• Normally biopics that are from cradle to the grave are sort of a terrible idea.
  — Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2024
• The Middle East is indeed a cradle of oil and gas production.
  — Ian Palmer, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
• Place your smartphone in the metal cradle at the corner of the pavilion at East Matunuck State Beach, then take a picture — don’t zoom — of the sweeping vista in front of you.
  — Brian Amaral, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Nov. 2022
• Children are taught from the cradle until adulthood that Jews are evil demons who must be destroyed.
  — Douglas J. Feith, National Review, 24 Oct. 2023
• The watches were brought in two at a time, in custom boxes that also served as charging cradles.
  — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 3 Oct. 2023
• This aluminum cradle is perfect for holding your cell phone for late-night video calls.
  — Arricca Elin Sansone, Woman's Day, 4 Jan. 2023
• Somewhere, in one of the gajillion strands of the cat’s cradle of multiverses, there is a world in which Michelle Yeoh does not start ballet lessons at the age of four.
  — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2022
• And its 100 percent sateen microfiber cover provides a cushy cradle for your head and neck.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com, 5 May 2022
• The cradle-to-grave biopic of the unofficial king of rock and roll is a whirlwind of audio/visual wonder.
  — Scott Mendelson, Forbes, 21 June 2022
• Removal of the Cranach paintings’ cradles at some unknown date in history required a process of scraping and planing the back.
  — Christopher Knight, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024
• Molecular clouds are giant, chilly clumps of dust and frozen gas that contain abundant water ice and serve as cradles for stars and planets alike.
  — Shannon Hall, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2024

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cradle

2 of 2 verb

• She was cradling the injured man's head in her arms.
• He cradled her face in his hands.
• She can be seen cradling her bare chest in a pair of jeans.
  — Vulture, 10 Jan. 2024
• The billionaire stands next to him, cradling his own fish.
  — Jesús Rodríguez, Washington Post, 23 June 2023
• The Dosaze pillow has a unique curved shape to cradle your neck and help keep you aligned.
  — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
• Video from the scene shows a lifeguard lifting one of the dogs out of the car and cradling the dog back toward shore.
  — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2024
• Sterling read a book in the cute shot, while Patrick cradled their son and smiled at the camera.
  — Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
• Rebel yells and hearty laughter echoes up and down the streets and into the ancient peaks cradling the town.
  — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2023
• The chairs, which come in a pair, have nicely rounded backrests that cradle your back from the base to the neck.
  — Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2022
• Look for shoes that have a deep heel cup to cradle your heels, a foam insole, and a deep toe box.
  — Jillian Kramer, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2020
• Her son shakes her shoulders, calls to her, tries to cradle her head.
  — New York Times, 21 Sep. 2021
• In the harshest days, God is your Savior, and will cradle your pain away with His love.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 2 May 2022
• The picture showed the first-time mom cradling her bump at 37 weeks while wearing tall stiletto heels.
  — Iman Milner, Peoplemag, 26 Oct. 2023
• The amount of weight on the bed determines how much the mattress will compress and cradle your body.
  — Jamie Kim, Good Housekeeping, 28 Apr. 2022
• The back of the heel is cradled instead by a snug heel collar, which is good for heel lockdown.
  — Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2024
• And the pillowy nature of this pair will cradle your feet like a baby.
  — Mark Stock, menshealth.com, 19 Apr. 2023
• The proud parents even shared a quick smooch as Jordan cradled his wife's bump.
  — Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
• In the photos, Duell wrapped his arms around Lucci, cradling her bump.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2023
• Perhaps the Snoopy and R. Crumb posters on your wall are obscured by clouds of smoke from the bong cradled in your best friend’s lap.
  — Ty Burr, Washington Post, 18 July 2023
• In the pics, which can be seen here, Lohan cradles her baby bump while dressed in a chic white maxi dress.
  — Glamour, 14 July 2023
• Bereft and hungry mothers cradled their children, some on the edge of death.
  — Kareem Fahim, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2023
• In the sweet shot, Kotb, 59, smiles for the camera while cradling Sky, both girls matching in blue denim jackets.
  — Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 2 Jan. 2024
• How confident are the Aztecs when Bradley cradles the ball late?
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2023
• Devastated by this news, she’s shown alone, cradling her knees to her chest in a bed meant for two.
  — Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 May 2023
• Nelson cradled a low throw from Rodgers for a 6-yard completion to move the chains.
  — Journal Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2024
• Plus, the midsole has just the right amount of arch support to cushion the ball of the foot and the heel cradles the foot to prevent it from slipping up.
  — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2023
• There are stretchy pullover options, date night-ready strappy ones, and many more to cradle your boobs in style.
  — Sarah Madaus, SELF, 25 Aug. 2022
• In the heartwarming snap, Kloss gives Levi a kiss and holds his hand while cradling Elijah in her other arm.
  — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2023
• One by one, the artifacts come out, gently cradled and placed on a tarp.
  — Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 22 Feb. 2024
• The 38-year-old Israeli actress posted an image of herself cradling her baby in a hospital bed to the social media platform.
  — Catherine Nicholls, CNN, 7 Mar. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024