cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ,
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The proud mom shared pictures of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room, concealing the newborn's face in the snaps.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
1 July 2026
That’s called the cuddle hormone.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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Verb
Video shows Neil flopping his blubbery body around on the street, destroying fences and cuddling with traffic cones.
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Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
The proud mom shared pictures of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room, concealing the newborn's face in the snaps.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Noun
Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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Melissa Willets,
Parents,
1 July 2026
That’s called the cuddle hormone.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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