canoodled

past tense of canoodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
Verb
  • The two were cuddled together watching the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams as Wyatt, 4, asked who's who on the field.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • To fill the void, Potato grabbed his dad's shirt and cuddled with it, inhaling the scent of his human.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Later videos show the two snuggled up, clearly already best friends.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The picture features Ozzy and Sharon, 72, snuggled up on a couch together, posing with two dogs.
    Marina Watts, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Many of us who are raised on or reformed by incomparable low-and-slow Southern pork barbecue appreciate cabbage slaw as a classic accompaniment, whether spooned onto our plate (AKA our tray) or inside a sandwich bun.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Whether spooned over fresh berries, blended into smoothies, sprinkled with crunchy granola or eaten straight from the carton, yogurt has earned its place as a go-to for breakfast, midday snacks or even dessert.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In photos the pop superstar shared, Kelce could be seen down on one knee as Swift caressed his face during the intimate moment.
    Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • With her eyes closed, Val calmly patted her feline.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Deputies then patted him down and found a handgun and extra magazine in his pants, officials said.
    Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Conveniently, Meridian’s Aubergine Kitchen will be nestled between The Habit Burger Grill and Blaze Pizza.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At the top, nestled among medicinal plants and fruit trees, sits a yellow house with white latticework and a porch that opens to a view of the hills.
    Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Holy Father toured the project grounds, fed fish, petted horses and celebrated a liturgy for the program’s students, workers and their families.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Violet carefully reached her arm over and gently petted him.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Toronto first got to Junk in the third inning as Nathan Lukes stroked a leadoff double, advanced on Ernie Clement’s flyout and came home on Springer’s RBI single.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
  • On the pitch, Rory Delap had one hand on his hip while the other stroked his chin.
    Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Canoodled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodled. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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