cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ 
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 July 2025
From left: Woodhouse poses while pregnant; and cuddles her healthy baby.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
But Screech's frequent visits to Spindler's home — not to mention her warmth and cuddles — endeared her.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 June 2025
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Verb
Erotic touching, cuddling and massage are wonderful.
—Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 July 2025
From left: Woodhouse poses while pregnant; and cuddles her healthy baby.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Noun
Fortunately for this TikToker, this particular cat was very much in the mood—for cuddles, attention, and perhaps some emotional support squats.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
But Screech's frequent visits to Spindler's home — not to mention her warmth and cuddles — endeared her.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 June 2025
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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