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

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Recent Examples of cuddle When not on the road, she can be found coaching ski racing and cuddling her rescue doodle, Ezra. Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026 Tickets are $35 and include two hours of gaming and cuddle time with more than 20 adoptable cats. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, Chalamet and Jenner gabbed with surrounding guests, while cuddling together in their seats. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026 Kylie Jenner, who opted out of walking the Oscars' red carpet with boyfriend and nominee Timothée Chalamet, cuddled up to the actor while walking the VF silver carpet. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddle
snuggle
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  • Today's Jenna Bush Hager celebrated the siblings’ first moments together with a trio of snapshots on her Instagram account, showing Mila and Poppy peering into Hal’s bassinet and snuggling up in the hospital bed alongside their mom and the newborn.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Cave, 38, wrote alongside a photo of herself showing off her new gold ring while snuggled up to Brown.
    Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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