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Recent Examples of cuddle
At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.
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Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
In this photo provided by Macey Sorrell, 3-year-old Gregory Sorrell cuddles with a calf his family brought indoors during extreme cold temperatures in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Think nights in front of the fire, holding hands, and cuddling up to stay warm.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2026
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Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
In this photo provided by Macey Sorrell, 3-year-old Gregory Sorrell cuddles with a calf his family brought indoors during extreme cold temperatures in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Think nights in front of the fire, holding hands, and cuddling up to stay warm.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddle
snuggle
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Loved by Oprah, the AirEssentials collection is made of lightweight, soft, and breathable fabric that is perfect for flights, layering for sightseeing tours, or snuggling up at home.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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