CUDDLE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

cuddle

verb

ˈkə-dᵊl

Definition of cuddle next

as in to snuggle

to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle The oversized design is large enough to cuddle up with a pillow and blanket, and the stain-resistant cushions are filled with a high-density foam that won’t crush over time. —

Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 For more than an hour, Coleman danced, handed out high-fives, and cuddled kids who needed a hug. —

Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026 Hash is a little shyer but loves to play and cuddle. —

Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 26 May 2026 Episode after episode, the raunchy animated comedy took aim at President Donald Trump in its 27th and 28th seasons in 2025, starting with its July 29 premiere that depicts him cuddling with Satan in bed. —

Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuddle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddle

snuggle

Verb

Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.

— Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.

— Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 June 2026