Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodles
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There will be laughter and cuddles.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 Dec. 2025 -
Start your new year with love, cuddles and wagging tails!—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
22 Dec. 2025
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For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2025
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After all, anything that cuts down on errands and saves your energy can free up time for sleep, precious time for baby snuggles, or a moment to yourself.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
9 Dec. 2025
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Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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The clip, shared by Sarah Ingle (@saraheingle), a dedicated dog fosterer, shows seven-month-old Cookie Crisps nestled in her arms while Ingle gently pats her bottom.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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As a matter of fact, pats on the back are probably very few and far between.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Boasting a playful curved lip that fits neatly in your palm and elegantly nestles one after the other in a stack, these wavy plates are an exceptionally sculptural way to set the table.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
26 Dec. 2025
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Many creative platers like to cut a circular hole out of their bread loaf, which the butter candle then nestles inside.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Dec. 2025
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Sometimes pets like to use fringe as toys, so be extra cautious with cats and dogs.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Other big stories ➤ These pets up for adoption in metro Phoenix shelters this week.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prince George loves homegrown beetroot high in antioxidants, which will most likely be in the mix.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mike Tomlin loves to run the football and play the field position game but the Texans have held eight of their last 11 opponents to fewer than 100 yards rushing.—
Hank Gola,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Research shows the risk of stroke also rises this time of year, and strokes present differently than heart attacks.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
17 Dec. 2025
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In the video, the cat eventually curls up in a ball and continues purring as Li strokes her head.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Nov. 2025
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“Canoodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodles. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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