cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ,
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug.
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
Hash is a little shyer but loves to play and cuddle.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Queen Camilla gets some puppy cuddles during a visit to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, on May 21.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Episode after episode, the raunchy animated comedy took aim at President Donald Trump in its 27th and 28th seasons in 2025, starting with its July 29 premiere that depicts him cuddling with Satan in bed.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 May 2026
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Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
Hash is a little shyer but loves to play and cuddle.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026
Queen Camilla gets some puppy cuddles during a visit to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, on May 21.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Episode after episode, the raunchy animated comedy took aim at President Donald Trump in its 27th and 28th seasons in 2025, starting with its July 29 premiere that depicts him cuddling with Satan in bed.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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