as in to snuggle
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle Meanwhile, Diana cuddled her kids in public and gave speeches on the importance of having a good old cry. Air Mail, 10 May 2025 This can be anything from cuddling to drinking juice to pillow talk. Quispe López, Them., 30 Apr. 2025 Siwa and Hughes were caught cuddling and accused of a forehead kiss in a hot tub, causing fans to wonder if their relationship was only platonic. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025 Among the snaps were one of the two cuddling as Tatum planted a kiss on Williams, 25, as well as a Polaroid of the pair goofing off, photos with dogs, the actor lounging in the sun and more. Jen Juneau, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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  • The latter snapshot – of the humans and aliens snuggled on a couch – was inspiring for Camp.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 25 May 2025
  • Like her bond with original Milly, Semler has grown close to Pearl, a constant companion who likes to snuggle.
    Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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