Definition of cuddlenext
as in to snuggle
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle Dairy farmers are even testing out new revenue streams, like cow cuddling, to boost a year where prices and demand for dairy have fallen. thehustle.co, 19 Dec. 2025 Imagine cuddling up with your family before a roaring fireplace draped in garland and neatly arranged Christmas stockings on a cold winter night. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2025 Lyubomirsky even cuddles her 24-year-old son sometimes. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025 So, cuddle up with a warm drink and join a few friends to enjoy this magnificent sight, weather permitting of course. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddle
snuggle
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  • The pair have since amped up their public PDA, snuggling up everywhere from Madison Square Garden to the Golden Globes.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.
    Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 2 Jan. 2026

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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