CUDDLE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

cuddle

verb

ˈkə-dᵊl

Definition of cuddle

as in to snuggle

to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle Measuring 9 inches high, this toy is soft and ready for bedtime cuddling. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Other than that, climb into your Petite Plume pajamas, brew some tea, cuddle up under a Lola Blankets bestseller, throw on a sleep story by BetterSleep, and pop a Lemme Sleep Tight Gummy. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 After taking over the farm several months ago, the Lamason and Hall families purchased the cows and began offering cow-cuddling sessions in a cozy barn beside the property’s creek. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026 In early 2020, the Grammy- and Oscar-winner made the relationship Instagram official by posting a photo of the two of them on a yacht, cuddling. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuddle

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snuggle

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It’s made from super soft and warm faux fur that’s primed for fall movie marathons snuggled on the couch or in bed.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
On October 27, Kardashian shared a photo of her daughter Chicago snuggled up with the dog named Halo.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 28 Oct. 2026

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