canoodle

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Recent Examples of canoodle Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025 The place is flooded with booze, wrought with gambling, and steamy with lovers on the dancefloor and canoodling in storerooms. Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025 But then footage leaks of Nanaka canoodling with her boyfriend, a livestream gamer with his own sizeable following. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 28 May 2025 Some of my fondest memories are of making a pour-over around the campfire or canoodling with lovers while waiting for the kettle to heat. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for canoodle
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  • Sharing a snap of their sleeping baby, the couple also included an adorable picture of their newborn daughter cuddling on Viall's chest, as well as a photo of the couple holding their new daughter's hands.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Not only is the act of repeatedly knotting and looping yarn relaxing and rewarding, but the finished project—whether a blanket, sweater, or scarf—is ideal for cuddling up with while watching a favorite comfort show.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • But why not nuzzle up to the reputation a bit more, Mass Ads?
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The rugged, urban forest that nuzzles the White River in bustling Midtown provides a muzzled respite from its clangorous surroundings.
    John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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  • This assortment spans models suited for the tiniest chihuahua to English mastiffs, the slinkiest cat to the most massive maine coons—all of them durable, comfy, and equipped to satisfy your pet’s desire to snuggle.
    Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But if Stern skewered American celebrity—submitting his subjects to mortifying lines of questioning—Cooper snuggles up to it.
    Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • Pulling out the rocket launcher Mac had bought him on the dark web, Dennis was genuinely overcome, caressing his bucket-list war weapon in stunned gratitude, while Mac beamed in what, on any other show, would be heartwarming friendship.
    Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 10 July 2025
  • The drives summoned by Gill and KL Rahul have been things of beauty, caressing the ball to the fence with such effortless ease.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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  • Here, nestled amongst pine woodlands and alongside a sparkling lake, our creative crew of pros fashioned a forever home and gathering place that beautifully reflects the region's natural splendor, as well as its rich history of architecture and design.
    Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025
  • This technique ensures the onion melds into the meat before nestling everything onto the rolls.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
  • This fluffy breed of Scottish cattle is available for visitors to pet and take photos with, although arguably, their favorite activity is being fed.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 22 July 2025
  • The children’s zoo — in addition to getting a new alligator — recently opened its Goat Interaction Yard where guests can walk into the goat enclosure to pet the animals.
    Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • Every bite of this dish, whether spooned from a steaming bowl or crisped into fritters, represents how food can carry the weight of memory, love, and history.
    Sami Tamimi August 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The set also includes a serving fork and spoon so guests can pile up their plates.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • When cool, rinse each ear under cold water, pat dry with paper towels, and use a kitchen torch to burn off any hairs.
    Jessica Liang, Saveur, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Whoever had the idea to pair Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson must be patting themself on the back right now.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2025

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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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