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

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Recent Examples of cuddle Cross the Santa Ynez River on horseback, feed towering ostriches and emus, and cuddle with farm animals. Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026 Photos from the day showed passengers, airport staff and flight attendants meeting the puppies and giving them cuddles — a welcome sight for anyone passing through. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026 On the actor’s Instagram Stories over the weekend and reshared by fan sites, Bomer is seen in snaps holding an otter, cradling a sloth and cuddling a baby kangaroo, aka a joey. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026 In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddle
snuggle
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  • In no time at all, Mittens had pulled all new babies close to her to feed and snuggle.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • Pine cones make your garden a less inviting place for pests to snuggle up in.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 May 2026

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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