cuddle

verb

ˈkə-dᵊl How to pronounce cuddle (audio)
Definition of cuddlenext
as in to snuggle
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle Wilson and Nicolette could be seen cuddling together in a chair, holding their newborn baby girl in the photo. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Eugenie, 36, also confirmed the news in a post on her official Instagram page, which featured a photo of the newborn cuddled up in a pink onesie with angel wings holding onto someone's finger. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 In the living room of their Englewood home, the Bennett family listens to records while cuddling with their cats. — Eleni N. Gage, Architectural Digest, 3 Aug. 2026 To survive the nighttime humidity, cuddle up in this two-piece pajama set that’s only $8. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddle
snuggle
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  • Activities and entertainment Most passengers on Star Breeze are content to sit in the pool sipping cocktails, or snuggling in a clamshell lounger with a good book.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The agency also urges keeping backyard poultry and chameleon supplies and habitats clean, and suggests that no one of any age kiss or snuggle their chameleons or chickens.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of snuggle

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