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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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That pressure may even lead the body to secrete a little extra oxytocin, the love hormone humans produce when cuddling.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Patricia Clarkson lay on the floor in her gown gleefully cuddling Scout.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 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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Retreat to the paneled corner library—a perfect space for a home office or snuggling with a book.—
Bruce Castleberry,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 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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On Valentines Day, Rihanna sat with Mayers during another break, gently caressing his cheek while the couple sat on a courtroom bench, surrounded by beefy security guards.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Sultry music is played to set the tone while staff gently introduces attendees to pleasurable sensations—tracing soft touches along their thighs, caressing their décolleté with silky fur, or running fingers through their hair, as well as decorating them with flowers and crystals.—
Aubree Nichols,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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After safely returning to the fairway, his approach shot nestled just a few feet from the hole, allowing the American to land his birdie putt and close out a nerve-wracking victory.—
George Ramsay,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Located in Charleston, South Carolina, this 38,000-square-foot space is fittingly nestled in the heart of Gadsden’s Wharf.—
Bridgette Bartlett Royall,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cats can be great companions for people with depression or anxiety, and even the mere act of petting a cat or dog can significantly reduce stress.—
Jackie (Ott) Jaakola,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes all seems fine as an owner pets their cat on the couch.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Yes, the food is certainly pretty on the eyes — nature’s colors spooned, dolloped or dusted on stunning ceramics.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2025
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Divide rice among shallow bowls and spoon tofu mixture over; top with more sesame seeds and some pieces of dark green stalks of a green onion.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
10 Feb. 2025
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Disinviting him would be the typical Canadian foreign policy move: feel good and pat yourself in the back but achieve nothing.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The two critics congratulated him, patting him amiably.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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