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Recent Examples of canoodle
Some hit the carpet, others met up and canoodled inside the party, but quite a few were invited to enjoy good food and hobnobbing with the industry’s who’s who.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Brett reiterated this during his 2025 interview, adding that McConaughy's mom and the Harrelson's dad definitely hooked up and that their canoodling timeline matches McConaughy's age.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The pair kiss in the surf and golden sunlight and canoodle in blankets alongside a beach bonfire, and the absence of audible dialogue is a feature, not a bug.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Lennon, angry about Richard Nixon’s re-election and under the influence, began canoodling with a female guest and went off into the next room to engage in noisy intercourse.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Brett reiterated this during his 2025 interview, adding that McConaughy's mom and the Harrelson's dad definitely hooked up and that their canoodling timeline matches McConaughy's age.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
The pair kiss in the surf and golden sunlight and canoodle in blankets alongside a beach bonfire, and the absence of audible dialogue is a feature, not a bug.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Lennon, angry about Richard Nixon’s re-election and under the influence, began canoodling with a female guest and went off into the next room to engage in noisy intercourse.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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Within a week the dogs were cuddling and became best friends.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Kayla Lyman cuddles up to Hibiscus the rescue dog at a Utah shelter (L) and Hibiscus sitting on a chair.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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The rugged, urban forest that nuzzles the White River in bustling Midtown provides a muzzled respite from its clangorous surroundings.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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In other snaps, the billionaire was spotted rubbing Sánchez's arms and nuzzling her neck.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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At a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts last week, the two were caught snuggling on the stadium’s screen.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
23 July 2025
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Cameras captured Charlene snuggling a baby in a tender moment.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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The Argentina captain caressed the ball and laid it softly on the Hard Rock Stadium grass.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Groff sang his song as Reeves looked into the camera with wide eyes and at one point, reached down to caress Reeves’ chest and face.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp nestled in the Hill Country, lost dozens of its campers in the surge, along with staff members who died trying to save the girls entrusted to their care.—
Theresa Payton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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The Charles Hotel is a contemporary art deco masterpiece situated in Munich’s Maxvorstadt district, nestled next to the Old Botanical Garden.—
Lea Dlugosch,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
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Alba shared more photos including a shot of Hayes running on a field outdoors during the Easter egg hunt, a group of totes filled with eggs and Hayes petting a goat during their family outing.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Michael Mullen lives with his family in Chicago, but comes to Lambs Farm to help run the carousel at the petting farm or work in the bakery.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Nestle cooked chicken into dish with tomato mixture; spoon juices over chicken.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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Top each with about 3/4 cup of berries (with their syrup, as desired) then spoon the remaining cream evenly over the top of the berries.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Slim promptly pockets and pats them for safekeeping.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Brinkley recounts that Billy made his way over to the piano and patted the bench.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
20 July 2025
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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