canoodled

Definition of canoodlednext
past tense of canoodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
Verb
  • For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug.
    Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
  • Stallone shared on his Instagram, along with a sweet photo of the two cuddled up in an armchair.
    Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Verb
  • In one photo, the two snuggled together on a boat.
    Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
  • At times, Hadley has snuggled beside her in bed.
    Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Of course, these cherries along with their sauce are delicious spooned atop ice cream.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
  • It's spooned both at the crust and in the center decoration, but the flavor does have a brightness to it that is hard to come by without actual fresh strawberries.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Verb
  • Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
  • In a video shared by the Broncos from the unveiling, Smith is seen carefully caressed the statue of her son's face just after the curtain drops.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After Munich this year, Shelton patted himself on the back.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 25 May 2026
  • With the Mets taking a 2-1 lead, Rodón, clearly unhappy, appeared to curse at himself as Austin Wells patted him on the shoulder.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 May 2026
Verb
  • The island is nestled between the two forks of Long Island and is known for its unspoiled beaches and beautiful manor houses.
    Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
  • Mandarin Oriental’s sole property debut of 2026 can be found nestled amid the clear-blue waters in Mallorca.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • Barbara Hunter, a female producer on the show, also revealed her mistreatment, including a time she was fondled by a male staffer in an elevator.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Police reported that Zagorac touched the student’s rear, put his hand under his shirt and rubbed his back and fondled him outside his clothing after calling him up to the teacher’s desk to talk about an assignment.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Canoodled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodled. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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