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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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as in to mother
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Recent Examples of cradle
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
Image Cardinal Parolin grew up in Schiavon, a small town in the northern Italian region of Veneto that is known as a cradle of popes.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Kayla Grant, People.com, 19 May 2025
Morot cradles the head, still that boy dreaming of Fangoria covers.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Noun
This is a custom layer within the mattress designed to adapt and cradle sleepers at any position.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
Image Cardinal Parolin grew up in Schiavon, a small town in the northern Italian region of Veneto that is known as a cradle of popes.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Verb
The new mom announced the exciting news on Instagram, sharing a picture of herself standing in a pool and cradling her baby bump.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 19 May 2025
Morot cradles the head, still that boy dreaming of Fangoria covers.
—Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cradle
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Guimarães Why: Known as the birthplace of Portugal, Guimarães blends medieval charm with modern livability.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The iconic bar, birthplace of the boozy Singapore Sling, tends to hog the cocktail spotlight.—
Adam Erace,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Charlie Davis Season: 46 Placed: 2nd If Q was the hurricane blowing through Survivor 46, Davis was a source of calm geniality at the center, constantly quoting Taylor Swift songs while obscuring his careful, clever gameplay.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Andrew, once second-in-line to the throne, has been a constant source of tabloid fodder.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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An alternative option is to reverse the warp by clamping the cabinet doors.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2025
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Plus, the kit comes with a clamping applicator to make the whole process a total breeze.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Jan. 2025
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One of her reasons for leaving was to focus on mothering her two daughters.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Dana is really mothering to her fullest at the top of the hour.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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As global airlines compete for high-paying passengers, wine is emerging as a new marker of status—less about volume and more about origin, style and association with elite producers.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The origins of jerk cooking go back to the Indigenous Arawak people of Jamaica.—
Sandals Resorts,
AFAR Media,
2 June 2025
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Adapted from the Danish novels by Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit), the Netflix series is a gripping yarn about the yoke of guilt and the unwavering patience of redemption.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
30 May 2025
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His gripped his white wine like a potion, delivering hope.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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These are just my two cents, but ... nobody throws a bitcoin into a fountain.—
Faith Salie,
CBS News,
1 June 2025
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Spanning 17,000 square feet across two floors, the first big reveal for fans is the fountain and orange couch from the show’s opening credits.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The next decade will belong to businesses fueled by innovation and bravery, not those clinging to stability.—
Gabrielle Boko,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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That is, until the veteran back shot both arms out and clung to the ball with his finger tips, securing an unlikely catch for a big gain.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
2 June 2025
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“Cradle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cradle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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