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Recent Examples of canoodle
All the previews of Kyle and a mystery woman canoodling on a beach and the teasers about him sleeping with a charter guest have finally come to pass this episode.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
As anyone with an internet connection knows, Astronomer’s married former CEO, Andy Byron, was caught on a jumbotron at a July 16 Coldplay concert canoodling with Kristin Cabot, the company’s human resources chief.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
What To Know On July 26, Astronomer shared a light-hearted marketing video which capitalizes on the attention that has been brought to the company since the now infamous Coldplay canoodling.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
If only the couple caught canoodling Wednesday night on the Jumbotron at the Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, had simply done what everyone else does in those moments at the arena or the ballpark: Thrown their hands in the air, cheered, hooped and hollered.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
As anyone with an internet connection knows, Astronomer’s married former CEO, Andy Byron, was caught on a jumbotron at a July 16 Coldplay concert canoodling with Kristin Cabot, the company’s human resources chief.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
What To Know On July 26, Astronomer shared a light-hearted marketing video which capitalizes on the attention that has been brought to the company since the now infamous Coldplay canoodling.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
If only the couple caught canoodling Wednesday night on the Jumbotron at the Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, had simply done what everyone else does in those moments at the arena or the ballpark: Thrown their hands in the air, cheered, hooped and hollered.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Kardashian included a round-up of photos throughout the years, featuring pictures of Chicago skiing, cuddling with her mom, spending time with her family and posing in a field of flowers.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The video shows his two pet dogs, with a mutt named Thunder in the lead, nuzzling open a sliding door to get outside into the yard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Both elements are crucial for an expert couch-napper like me, who appreciates being snuggled without the risk of overheating.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The evening darkness becomes an excuse to eat dinner by candlelight and snuggle up with a book.—
Kari Leibowitz,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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Williams knows how to humanize this bare-bones vocabulary, minutely adjusting the voicing of a chord or caressing the last of a set of recurring motifs with a regretful ritardando.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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The actor followed her around at several events related to the wedding, eventually caressing the back of her arm and pressing his knee against hers under the table.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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Steinfeld also included a picture of her Christmas tree, which featured a butter yellow onesie nestled on the branches.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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No icons nestled between burning candles.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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His dog would lay down and Alex would sit with him and pet him for long periods of time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Is the couch kid and/or pet friendly?—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
22 Jan. 2026
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Don’t skip spooning off excess grease after cooking the meat.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Just slice, spoon on a little mustard, and dinner’s done.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
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The dog then slumped into the boat, with one crew member gently patting it in comfort.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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