cotton (to or on to)

verb

Definition of cotton (to or on to)next
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)
  1. know
  2. understand
  3. decipher
  4. recognize
  5. see
  6. comprehend
  7. appreciate
  8. grasp
Verb
  • Two items better known for cleaning swimming pools and moisturizing dry skin might help protect the Earth’s corals and decrease antibiotic resistance and pollution in the ocean.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Gaetz, a Trump loyalist known for being a rabble-rouser in Congress, has a law degree and briefly practiced law in Florida before entering politics, but has never worked as a prosecutor.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of know
Verb
  • If not, it’s understood that the host will treat the group.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The opportunity to understand what went wrong vanished when Onyxx was cremated.
    Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of understand
Verb
  • Unlike cuneiform, only about half of proto cuneiform symbols have been deciphered so far.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Groups are trying to decipher what the ruling means for other proposals to connect power-hungry data centers with America's single largest source of zero-emissions 24/7 electricity.
    Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of decipher
Verb
  • No income tax benefit was recognized for these net losses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • People are not machines, however, so recognizing your limits and finding ways to reconnect with yourself and others during detox can significantly enhance your sense of humanity and digital well-being.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of recognize
Verb
  • Instead Trump swept the swing states, won the popular vote and saw Republicans secure control of both houses of Congress.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
  • There were moments of vulnerability never seen from him before.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of see
Verb
  • For beginners, visual languages are much easier to initially comprehend.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Therefore, leaders must not only recognize these aspects but also comprehend the underlying reasons that drive their significance.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of comprehend
Verb
  • Snowbasin skiers appreciate the easy access to Ogden (20 miles away), the fast lift network, the 325 average annual inches of snowfall, and the quality hospitality.
    Sam Pfeifle, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
  • But Tesla and Trump Media shares aren’t the only ones expected to appreciate following Trump’s victory.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of appreciate
Verb
  • The concept of awe can be slippery to grasp, and as such, papers tend to offer examples.
    Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Understanding the Real Cost of Employee Burnout Many leaders understand that burnout impacts productivity, but not everyone grasps how deep the issue runs.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of grasp
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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 21 Nov. 2024.

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