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Recent Examples of canoodle
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.
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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
So close, paparazzi footage of their characters canoodling on set went viral.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The two share an instant connection, flirting, canoodling in his bohemian studio loft apartment and bantering about their future endeavors.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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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
So close, paparazzi footage of their characters canoodling on set went viral.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The two share an instant connection, flirting, canoodling in his bohemian studio loft apartment and bantering about their future endeavors.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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After the class, participants can play and cuddle with with adoptable puppies.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2025
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While stress was found to be lower among cuddlers, the research found that cuddling did not increase sleep quality.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 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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The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The first, and most current, photo showed Markle snuggling Lilibet while sitting on a boat.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
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But more than two dozen volunteer beekeepers from the region of Whatcom County, snuggled along the U.S.-Canada border, may have saved the day, the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2025
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There’s a shot of Michele caressing her face, and another of Christopher fingering his wedding ring.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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But Gallardo clandestinely documented her experience there; in the exhibition, a short, lo-fi video shows her hands slowly caressing those of Estela, an ailing senior citizen and former street worker who lived at Casa Xochiquetzal.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Iceland, the small Nordic country nestled way out in the Atlantic Ocean, has a head start on most.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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In the conversation, the actress addressed the critics of her Mother’s Day social media post, which featured her and her man nestled in bed and promoting Let’s Spin lubricant.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
5 June 2025
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The delighted couple welcomed the dog and started petting her.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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While a young daughter eagerly petted the dog, her younger brother got close and then backed away.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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As the butter melts, tilt the skillet and baste the meatballs by spooning the butter over them.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
6 May 2025
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Remove from heat and spoon 2 Tbsp. into each muffin liner.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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During her emotional testimony, Clark often patted her eyes with a tissue.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Catcher Alexis Ramirez, seated next to Grant and Woolery in the interview room, patted Grant on the shoulder.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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