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Recent Examples of cuddling
But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.
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Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Soon the calf was lying on the couch, cuddling with her young children.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The relaxed yet polished shape gives you that effortless cool, while the luxe fiber keeps things warm without bulk—perfect for travel, chilly mornings, or cuddling up with a good book.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Oh, and watching Hallmark movies with my Angie cuddling next to me.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The image was a photo of Swift cuddling up to her ex, actor Joe Alwyn, and fans on social media started sharing it rapidly.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Soon the calf was lying on the couch, cuddling with her young children.
—Dylan Lovan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The relaxed yet polished shape gives you that effortless cool, while the luxe fiber keeps things warm without bulk—perfect for travel, chilly mornings, or cuddling up with a good book.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Oh, and watching Hallmark movies with my Angie cuddling next to me.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
The image was a photo of Swift cuddling up to her ex, actor Joe Alwyn, and fans on social media started sharing it rapidly.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddling
snuggling
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While snuggling with your cat might be the ideal way to keep both of you warm in winter, there are other ways to help when your lap isn’t available for naps.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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If your V-day plans involve snuggling up and rewatching Bridgerton, lean into the show’s romantic pastel color palette and stunning florals with nails that bloom.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cuddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddling. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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