as in to snuggle
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle In June, Kidman posted a photo of herself cuddled up to Urban on Instagram to commemorate their wedding anniversary. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 This gentle soul loves to cuddle and gets along well with all dogs and people. Maryanne Dell, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025 The photos of the lovebirds cuddling in a garden (whilst showing off the stunning ring) garnered over 37 million likes. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 18 Sep. 2025 This comfy, portable camp chair is practically a pop-up couch that couples can cuddle up on anywhere. Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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  • Lean it next to the fireplace so that those who are snuggling up next to the fire can also grab an extra layer to sit on and cover up with.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Rome could be seen drinking from a blue sippy cup, snuggled in between his parents.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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