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Recent Examples of canoodle
Also spotted: Marissa and Ramses canoodling in one of the Potomac hot tub boats, Nick and Hannah skydiving, Garrett and Taylor eating dinner in what appears to be an Artechouse immersive exhibit and aerial shots of what looks like a wedding at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia.
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Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Spend your time canoodling at the resort, book a day trip to explore Kingstown, the island’s capital, or visit Mustique and Bequia, neighboring Grenadine islands.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
The newlyweds who were married at the property holed up there, canoodling on the sunset-facing deck that overlooked the bay and eastern shores of Point Reyes.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024
The pair were recently spotted canoodling at Dingwalls Dancehall in London’s Camden neighborhood, and then again holding hands while walking down the street.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2024
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Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Spend your time canoodling at the resort, book a day trip to explore Kingstown, the island’s capital, or visit Mustique and Bequia, neighboring Grenadine islands.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
The newlyweds who were married at the property holed up there, canoodling on the sunset-facing deck that overlooked the bay and eastern shores of Point Reyes.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024
The pair were recently spotted canoodling at Dingwalls Dancehall in London’s Camden neighborhood, and then again holding hands while walking down the street.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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Hera is thriving—eating well, playing, cuddling, using the litter box without any issues, and even starting to learn how to walk on a leash.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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In an image exclusively shared with PEOPLE, the Microsoft co-founder, 69, smiles while cuddling up with Hurd outside the Curran Theatre in San Francisco.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Popular culture nuzzles literary culture in these pages because the end of the world obviously casts a pall on all culture.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Baldoni nuzzles Lively’s neck and apologizes for his beard.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2025
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At the base of Courmayeur, a chic ski resort snuggled into the foot of Monte Bianco—better known by its French moniker, Mont Blanc—trees brim with pale-pink buds on the verge of blossoming, and waterfalls and rivers gush with snowmelt.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2025
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But once an aide adjusted the bed’s guard rail, the two were able to snuggle and move on from the traumatic time.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2025
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The camera lingers during these moments — made wistful by the music of wind caressing the tree leaves, and by Vikas Urs’ gorgeous landscape cinematography — as the actors pore over each word, pause and emotion.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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The designer had uploaded a video to Instagram stories, caressing the sides of a £1,390 cami from her spring/summer 2025 collection, while packing for the holidays.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2025
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This is particularly a problem when cooking bacon on the stovetop as most skillets are already just wide enough to nestle the strips inside, let alone after they’re stretched out.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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This rare fish, known for its vibrant colors and unique features, was found in the Kalimpong District, nestled between Nepal and Bhutan.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Nana shared the couch and gently petted Nia's head.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Other shots captured Vida’s love of animals, with one picture showing a young Vida holding a chameleon and another petting a horse.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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There will be vegan options available, and everything is spooned up with housemade plantain chips, flour chicharrones or Saltine crackers.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Add 12 cups water and, using sauté function, bring liquid to a simmer, spooning off any foam that rises to the surface.—
Alexis deBoschnek,
Bon Appétit,
5 Feb. 2025
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To peel dragon fruit: Wash the fruit well under cool running water, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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After, rinse it with clean water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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