canoodled

past tense of canoodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
Verb
  • On June 25, Kidman shared a photo of herself cuddled up to Urban on Instagram to commemorate their wedding anniversary.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Thor, a dog that visits patients at hospitals across South Florida with his handler Alexandra Ramos, snuggled up to Katy in her hospital bed.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Rome could be seen drinking from a blue sippy cup, snuggled in between his parents.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
    Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Bolognese Bolognese is a classic sauce for pasta, but this version is also excellent with rice, potatoes or spooned over tender roasted spaghetti squash and acorn squash.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 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
  • When tackle Jonah Laulu dropped an interception, Mahomes went over and patted him on the back.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2025
  • On one occasion, backup goalkeeper Matt Turner, seated to Pulisic’s right, put his left arm around Pulisic and patted his back, consoling him.
    Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Location L'Auberge de Sedona is nestled along Oak Creek in Uptown Sedona, which has galleries, shops, and restaurants.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
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 27 Oct. 2025.

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