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Recent Examples of cuddle
Sofas offer the perfect spot to relax and chat with friends, cuddle up with family during movie nights, and serve as a central element in your living room’s design.
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
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Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddle
snuggle
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Loved by Oprah, the AirEssentials collection is made of lightweight, soft, and breathable fabric that is perfect for flights, layering for sightseeing tours, or snuggling up at home.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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