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

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Recent Examples of cuddle The two were cuddled together watching the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams as Wyatt, 4, asked who's who on the field. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 This is sizable enough for two to cuddle on the couch or keep one sleeper extremely warm through the night. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025 Sly is a super friendly, social guy who adores cuddling up with his humans. Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025 Not only is the act of repeatedly knotting and looping yarn relaxing and rewarding, but the finished project—whether a blanket, sweater, or scarf—is ideal for cuddling up with while watching a favorite comfort show. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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snuggle
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  • Richard and Alejandra snuggle together in this sweet throwback from 2017.
    Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • For something more relaxed to snuggle in as the temperatures drop, grab this comfy-chic two-piece lounge set that pairs perfectly with a fall candle and your favorite book.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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