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Recent Examples of canoodle
The pair kiss in the surf and golden sunlight and canoodle in blankets alongside a beach bonfire, and the absence of audible dialogue is a feature, not a bug.
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Lennon, angry about Richard Nixon’s re-election and under the influence, began canoodling with a female guest and went off into the next room to engage in noisy intercourse.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
So close, paparazzi footage of their characters canoodling on set went viral.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The two share an instant connection, flirting, canoodling in his bohemian studio loft apartment and bantering about their future endeavors.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Lennon, angry about Richard Nixon’s re-election and under the influence, began canoodling with a female guest and went off into the next room to engage in noisy intercourse.
—Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
So close, paparazzi footage of their characters canoodling on set went viral.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The two share an instant connection, flirting, canoodling in his bohemian studio loft apartment and bantering about their future endeavors.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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From left: American XL bully Gunner sits next to his dachshund sister; and cuddles her.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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In one black-and-white picture, Meghan can be seen cuddling Lilibet, whose face is partially visible behind her mother’s hand and arm.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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These fan-favorite Tommy Bahama sheets are so soft, comfortable, and cozy that, according to one five-star Amazon reviewer, nuzzling in them feels like sleeping over at grandma’s.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Alice's story was shared to Barking Mad Dog Rescue's Facebook page, along with a video showing the sweet pup nuzzling up to her rescuer, now safe from all harm.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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In the photo, Stormi was wearing black shades and snuggling with a toy puppy and a baby blue tiny Chanel purse on her lap.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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For the first time since being adopted, Norman snuggled with Craddick's husband.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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There’s a shot of Michele caressing her face, and another of Christopher fingering his wedding ring.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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But Gallardo clandestinely documented her experience there; in the exhibition, a short, lo-fi video shows her hands slowly caressing those of Estela, an ailing senior citizen and former street worker who lived at Casa Xochiquetzal.—
Fabiola Iza,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Those facilities had been nestled for nearly a century next to trees more than 250 feet tall and more than 1,500 years old.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
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The amygdala, nestled in the temporal lobes of your brain, is charged with ensuring survival.—
Sara Connell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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After players feed Toothless enough digital fish, their avatars reach out to pet the dragon, mimicking the clip from the Universal Pictures movie — a remake of the DreamWorks Animation box office hit.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2025
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Bison snaps at Yellowstone tourist who got too close A Yellowstone tourist was nearly gored by a bison earlier this month after trying to pet it.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Reheat pulled pork and spoon over grits or polenta, or tuck into pork tacos, Carolina pulled pork sandwiches, or quesadillas al Pastor for a satisfying filling.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Always use the dosing device, such as the cup, syringe, or spoon with measurements provided with the medication.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
30 May 2025
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Test Kitchen Tip: When preparing meats sous vide, for optimal browning and texture, pat the sous vide protein dry with paper towels.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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Washington isn't patting itself on the back following a deep postseason run.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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