canoodled

Definition of canoodlednext
past tense of canoodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
Verb
  • Adira in white jammies with a striped collar, cuddled with a blue dragon with rainbow scales, and a big brown Squishmellow.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The trio snuggled up to watch two other cute sisters — Bluey and her little sibling, Bingo — on a tablet propped up in bed in what appeared to be a hotel room.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • When your favorite throw blanket has been snuggled too many times or your bed blanket no longer matches your decor, there’s no need to toss it.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
    Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
    Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Having some of the oranges spooned out and some sectioned made a texturally and visually interesting ambrosia.
    Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Edwards went over to the center after the play, discussed the situation, patted Gobert and moved forward.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
  • While mingling with well-wishers, Charlotte, 10, gently patted her 12-year-old older brother’s back in a show of support and reassurance.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Plans have been underway for Mariah’s Taco Spot’s new permanent space will be nestled in NoDa with all fan-favorite items from the food truck’s menu.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The 14,690-foot Matterhorn towers above Zermatt, a tiny-but-touristy town of roughly 6,000 people nestled at the dead-end of a long valley in Switzerland’s remote southwest.
    Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some tools are made to be admired and fondled as much as they're made to actually be used.
    Ben Coxworth October 10, New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Canoodled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodled. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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