canoodle

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for canoodle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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  • In Cheese Curd's case, further videos show the former stray settling on his rescuer's lap, eating treats, and cuddling up with new toys and pillows bought especially for him.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • An accompanying video showed the parents with their new addition, as well as their other three children cuddling up to their baby sibling.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • However, couples may have plenty of opportunities to nuzzle up at home and enjoy some quiet time.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
    Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Rome could be seen drinking from a blue sippy cup, snuggled in between his parents.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
  • The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Spread in one layer, nestling the chicken, skin-side up, between the tomatoes and chickpeas.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The petting farm is one of the ways Cornucopia Farm weaves agricultural education into fun activities.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Wilson, 29, was sitting on the ground, petting the two pups, when suddenly the Boerboel lunged and latched onto her nose.
    Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With jammy, juicy cherries swimming in a salty, tangy sauce, all spooned over crispy-skilled chicken, the foundation is strong.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Quaid was seen patting his former costars’ shoulders and giving them words of encouragement before the performance.
    Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • On one occasion, backup goalkeeper Matt Turner, seated to Pulisic’s right, put his left arm around Pulisic and patted his back, consoling him.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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