canoodled

verb

past tense of canoodle
as in cuddled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
  1. cuddled
  2. snuggled
  3. nuzzled
  4. spooned
  5. caressed
  6. patted
  7. nestled
  8. fondled
Verb
  • Eugenie, 36, also confirmed the news in a post on her official Instagram page, which featured a photo of the newborn cuddled up in a pink onesie with angel wings holding onto someone's finger.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The pair cuddled once in the park, with Rodrigo sitting in Croonenberghs’ lap and leaning her head against his chest.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 July 2026
Definition of cuddled
Verb
  • Another shot showed twins Keith and Kameron Rochefort from DeMotte, in matching green and light blue swim trunks, snuggled together on a pool float with a beach ball nearby.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.
    — Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Definition of snuggled
Verb
  • The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Definition of nuzzled
Verb
  • Serve directly from the packets or transfer to a large serving platter with plenty of the buttery broth spooned over the top.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • They can also be spooned over vanilla ice cream or shortcake.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026
Definition of spooned
Verb
  • Kikuko cried out as her father’s hand slowly caressed her chest.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of caressed
Verb
  • Merrill helped Tatis to his feet and patted him on the chest.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • When an excitable teenager cut in front of my dad, Frankenstein — without saying a word — gestured for the kid to be patient and wait, patted my dad on the back and posed for a picture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of patted
Verb
  • Before Turner Field, or even Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, there was Ponce de Leon Park - nestled in the shadow of the Sears & Roebuck's division headquarters - now Ponce City Market.
    — Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Moss paused to watch, as an oak catkin blew down and nestled in his hair.
    — Nick Paumgarten, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of nestled
Verb
  • Louis Joseph testified on Friday that Tyson not only held the girl down, but fondled her breasts.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
  • But Inge said Baer fondled her breasts the second time, and that didn’t feel right at all.
    — Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 20 June 2026
Definition of fondled
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