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canoodle

verb

Definition of canoodlenext
as in to cuddle

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Recent Examples of canoodle The cinematographer Joachim Philippe keeps his camera close to Annie’s face and captures, as if from her point of view, the drunken partying and canoodling that seems to happen every evening. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026 Here in California, though, the section’s been given something of an unexpected makeover, moving beyond chronicling celebrity canoodling into serious entertainment journalism. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 These two animals have been — allegedly — canoodling for over a half-decade. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 He and Jenner were spotted canoodling at that very same venue, E11EVEN, just about a year ago (in early May) to attend the Miami Grand Prix. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canoodle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
  1. cuddle
  2. nuzzle
  3. snuggle
  4. caress
  5. nestle
  6. pet
  7. spoon
  8. pat
Verb
  • The Rhode beauty founder posed in a tiny white nightdress while cuddling and kissing Justin in bed in photos shared on September 7.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 7 Sep. 2026
  • As Kelce stopped in one of the Plaza Hotel’s rooms to drop his bags in the video, he was greeted by the dog, who looked up at the NFL star before cuddling in alongside him on the couch.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of cuddle
Verb
  • The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • The planets coast past one another on the ecliptic, and appear to us to nuzzle one another every so often.
    — Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of nuzzle
Verb
  • But these kittens can't stop snuggling after being separated.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The next slide showed Thurston snuggling up with her dog, Charlie.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of snuggle
Verb
  • Breasts are caressed and thighs crisscross; kisses are planted, and occasionally there’s a glimpse of something more graphic.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In one video, pop singer Madison Beer was seen caressing Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's face as if the two were shooting a scene straight out of a reality show.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of caress
Verb
  • The two-day event gave attendees a choice of main stage concerts, storytelling, mini-concerts and jam sessions on stages nestled on the north end of the park.
    — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • It’s set on a remote farm nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in the early 1950s, and the images — of jutting peaks and plunging valleys, of endless stretches of pine, of the craggy frosted grandeur of it all — are vivid enough to carry you away.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of nestle
Verb
  • During visits, people may pet or groom them, talk to them or simply sit quietly beside them.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In a behind-the-scenes video, the star can be seen petting the brown-and-white pup on set before posing with her.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pet
Verb
  • For the third Chelsea goal, via Neto, Harry Wilson’s half-pass-half-tackle was spooned to an unmarked Palmer in the centre.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Using a spoon lightly coated in oil and working in batches of 6–8, spoon irregular amounts of batter into pot.
    — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • Use paper towels to pat the halibut cubes dry, then transfer to a medium bowl.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas and pat them dry (the key to getting them crispy).
    — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pat

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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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