Definition of cuddlenext
as in to snuggle
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle All while cuddled up in front of a wood-burning fire. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026 And in tumble Spiderman and Hulk, swords in hand, a shy Snow White with her wellies on wrong, and Pocahontas cuddling a teddy. Literary Hub, 19 June 2026 Here, Sue Brown, left, of Athens, and Ann Massenburg, of Macon, law students, cuddle four of the tree-trunk inhabitants, which seem none too impressed. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 June 2026 That may include holding hands, cuddling, massage, meaningful conversations or simply spending quality time together. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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snuggle
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  • Six Senses tends to attract quite a specific type of affluent traveler; those looking to eat well, exercise, learn something new, and snuggle up close to nature.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • Having time to play with them and snuggle with them is important.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 26 June 2026

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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