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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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Everyone needs something this sweet to cuddle up with at the end of the day.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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After an hour or so, Sarah’s girls bounce into the frame with giggles and cuddles and climb up on her.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 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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As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The basis of the important therapy stems from studies showing that holding and caressing an animal provides benefits such as relaxation, lower blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, and increasing positivity, according to the news release.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 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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Los Callejones, may be nestled in the Fashion District but the place has its own DNA, unpretentious with its kaleidoscope of items to buy, from scented oils to lingerie to work uniforms.—
Lilliam Rivera,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Classical busts and sculptures are nestled into cubbies in the wall, and every table is lit with candles.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Miller said RetrievAir’s goals include breaking down geographic barriers to pet adoption and expanding its flight network throughout North America and internationally.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces.—
Amy Corral,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then spoon a delicious glaze over top—this recipe uses brown sugar, preserves, and whole-grain mustard.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then Shep leaps into bed with Austen, practically spooning him and draping his legs over the big muppet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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For longer storage, freeze blackberries by first rinsing and patting them dry.—
Christine Fiorentino,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sullivan patted Hafley on the arm.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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