canoodled

Definition of canoodlednext
past tense of canoodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
Verb
  • On international Women's Day, Meghan shared a photo on Instagram of Lilibet, who goes by Lili, cuddled up on a boat with Harry.
    GMA Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Other photos shows Saga cuddled up with him in bed and dressed as the Oogie Boogie from cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas.
    Meg Walters, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.
    Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Chip whined and nuzzled at my hand.
    Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Their night was summed up when Marc Guehi spooned a chance over from six yards deep into stoppage time, after Mavropanos had blocked on the line from Nico O’Reilly.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be excellent spooned over filet slices.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
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
  • Wembanyama tumbled to the court and remained down for a minute while George patted him on the backside apologetically.
    ABC News, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
  • In the clip, Liu took a good look at the figures, adjusted their clothing and even patted one on the backside.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Rotating with the seasons, each dish from head chef Agnar Sverrisson is a piece of art, from the summer-in-a-bowl gazpacho and expertly cooked Wagyu to the end-of-meal macarons nestled into a literal nature scene.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Clavius can be recognized by dint of an arcing line of impact craters nestled within its 143-mile (230 km) expanse, along with the Porter and Rutherford impact sites, which overlap part of its northeastern and southeastern rim.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The lawsuits claim Clyne groomed the children, fondled their genitals under their clothes and without gloves and masturbated in front of them, according to court documents.
    Jeremy Loudenback, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Canoodled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodled. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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