Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodles
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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
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Queen Camilla gets some puppy cuddles during a visit to Newtownards, Northern Ireland, on May 21.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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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
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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
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Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Princess Diaries star smiles, caresses her belly, then ducks out of the frame.—
Redazione People,
Vanity Fair,
19 June 2026
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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
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Each function compares itself to that function at other companies of similar scale and the functional leader pats themselves on the back for being ahead or at least not behind.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Mama pats Rafa’s head then ruffles his hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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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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Feed pets indoors, remove birdseed, and avoid feeding squirrels.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
18 May 2026
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The best way to remove ticks from your property is to keep up with general yard maintenance, especially around bushes that pets frequently brush up against.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hollywood loves a comedy about a plucky kid and an aging eccentric.—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Admission is free, and everyone who loves soccer and film is welcome.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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“Canoodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodles. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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