canoodle

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Recent Examples of canoodle Also spotted: Marissa and Ramses canoodling in one of the Potomac hot tub boats, Nick and Hannah skydiving, Garrett and Taylor eating dinner in what appears to be an Artechouse immersive exhibit and aerial shots of what looks like a wedding at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia. Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024 Spend your time canoodling at the resort, book a day trip to explore Kingstown, the island’s capital, or visit Mustique and Bequia, neighboring Grenadine islands. Mariette Williams, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024 The newlyweds who were married at the property holed up there, canoodling on the sunset-facing deck that overlooked the bay and eastern shores of Point Reyes. Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024 The pair were recently spotted canoodling at Dingwalls Dancehall in London’s Camden neighborhood, and then again holding hands while walking down the street. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for canoodle 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
Verb
  • Body pillows are the most obvious solution, long enough to cuddle fully while still supporting your limbs.
    Molly Higgins, WIRED, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Jones' shelter bio describes him as a lively, affectionate Terrier mix who enjoys long walks, playing with tennis balls and frisbees, and cuddling up with his favorite humans.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Popular culture nuzzles literary culture in these pages because the end of the world obviously casts a pall on all culture.
    Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
  • At one point, Baldoni nuzzles Lively’s neck and apologizes for his beard.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Like other ultra-short-throw projectors, these models could snuggle up fairly close to a display surface such as a wall or screen and throw visuals at up to 100 diagonal inches.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
  • While couples could experience a sparkling opportunity to snuggle up more closely, singles may be debating their innate needs in union.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Dan Sheldon Golf: A hole-in-one There’s no greater satisfaction in sport than carefully caressing a little white ball into a slightly larger hole in the ground with a metal stick.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The soil caressed my bare feet, and the dust was always boiling up from the dirt road that passed 50 feet from our front door.
    Philip Martin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • What a plum spot in January that Sundance is nestled across.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
  • He and his brother were still nestled in their bunk beds when Easton came into the boys’ room the next morning and told them their mother killed herself.
    Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Nana shared the couch and gently petted Nia's head.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Other shots captured Vida’s love of animals, with one picture showing a young Vida holding a chameleon and another petting a horse.
    Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Fry patties: Working in batches, spoon about a 1/4 cup batter at a time into hot oil, and using back of two spoons, gently spread and press batter slightly into circles.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Stir vinaigrette and spoon enough over lettuce and greens to coat the leaves.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Some also prefer to apply toners directly to your (clean!) palms and/or fingers and gently pat in your formula of choice.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Jan. 2025
  • During a commercial break, the man on the couch patted Burrell’s shoulder and offered his condolences.
    Michael Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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