canoodles

Definition of canoodlesnext
present tense third-person singular of canoodle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodles
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
Verb
  • Winners advance each round until one champion cuddles their way to the top.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Levi cuddles up next to her, letting everyone else go out and rage until the wee hours.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • Also starring Jack Palance and Fritz Lang, the behind-the-scenes drama about the making of a movie begins with Bardot lying nude on a bed as her husband (Michel Piccoli) caresses and praises her body.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Dec. 2025
  • Then Jennifer Tilly’s hand gently caresses Gina Gershon’s face from her cheek down to her chin.
    James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • During the performance, the singer kneels down to hand Fox the award and pats his head before continuing on.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Inside the facility, Angela empties her pockets, a guard scans her with a metal-detection wand, pats her down and asks her to spread her legs.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Lech nestles along the eponymous river, tucked in amongst Austria’s westernmost mountains.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • This method creates a durable, washable bed that pets love.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Transmission most often occurs when people or pets ingest food or water contaminated with raccoon feces.
    Amy Corral, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Oh My Glide massage oil is for anyone who, well, loves to give and receive massages.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The kind of traveler who loves customized itineraries is a trendsetter at heart, someone with an insatiable curiosity for the world and a penchant for authentic experiences.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Canoodles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodles. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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