Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
Verb
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At the 2024 Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, Jelly Roll was joined on stage by his daughter who cuddled up to her dad for a sweet hug.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026 -
Six years later, the pair cuddled up in dressing gowns for a butter commercial so, no, the animosity did not last.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The family of five looked as cute as could be in this photo of Mom and Dad snuggled up with their three little ones as big sister Luna holds baby Esti.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
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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
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Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Our sweet flavorings are sometimes subtle, like the raisins in our picadillo and the pomegranate sauce that’s spooned into bowls of our noodle soup.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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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
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In one photo, the couple posed on the beach while Wyatt caressed her growing baby bump.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wemby walked over and patted him a couple of times on the back.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The guard then patted Clark on the shoulder.—
Ryan Gaydos OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The park released photos and video showing the newborn squealing in an incubator and nestled against his mother.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
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In particular, the mine is nestled deep in China’s Kunlun Mountains, which exceed the elevation of the town of La Rinconada, Peru.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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Barbara Hunter, a female producer on the show, also revealed her mistreatment, including a time she was fondled by a male staffer in an elevator.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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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
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“Canoodled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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