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canoodles

verb

present tense third-person singular of canoodle
as in nuzzles

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodles
  1. nuzzles
  2. cuddles
  3. snuggles
  4. caresses
  5. pats
  6. nestles
  7. pets
  8. loves
Verb
  • Andrew Mackay/Facebook At the end of the video, Mackay can be seen standing on the doorway, surveying the damage, as one of the dogs nuzzles him.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Definition of nuzzles
Verb
  • In the social media post, the 90-year-old enthusiastically cuddles the pup and pets her softly.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Photos from the day showed passengers, airport staff and flight attendants meeting the puppies and giving them cuddles — a welcome sight for anyone passing through.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of cuddles
Verb
  • There have been plenty of family snuggles, though, which helped make the exhaustion easier to handle.
    — Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • This affectionate boy adores people, thrives on human attention and will happily lean in for pets, snuggles or just to be close.
    — Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of snuggles
Verb
  • The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame.
    — Redazione People, Vanity Fair, 19 June 2026
  • Those of us with a penchant for fashion have managed—not without effort—to put aside the knowing glances, caresses, and hugs to take in every detail of the look.
    — Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 7 June 2026
Definition of caresses
Verb
  • As another period begins, Achord pats Melton on the head and Melton pats his coach on the back.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Taken from their backside, the pair is seen carrying golf clubs as the former NSYNC star pats his son on the head.
    — Melina Khan, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pats
Verb
  • About 90 miles north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road.
    — Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Choe nestles the cup of sauce into the peak of the onigiri, creating an indentation at the top of each mound.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of nestles
Verb
  • If a bobcat enters your residence, officials advise people to move themselves and pets away from the area and call 911.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the social media post, the 90-year-old enthusiastically cuddles the pup and pets her softly.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of pets
Verb
  • American Horror Story loves nothing more than making viewers squirm.
    — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026
  • This faux fur blanket is a particular favorite in my household — my husband appreciates the mid-weight warmth and plush feel, and our pup loves curling up next to her dad on the soft bubbled surface.
    — Vivien Lee, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of loves
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“Canoodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodles. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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