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

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Recent Examples of cuddle After the class, participants can play and cuddle with with adoptable puppies. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2025 While stress was found to be lower among cuddlers, the research found that cuddling did not increase sleep quality. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2025 The reality of Trump’s administration—the contempt for law both at home and abroad, the bullying, the abrogation of agreements and treaties, the threats against allies, and the cuddling up to tyrants—is plain to see. Malcolm Turnbull, Foreign Affairs, 6 June 2025 Archie making deep, chivalrous bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch's shins. Audrey Schmidt, People.com, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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  • In a series of photos capturing the men in her life, the recording artist shared an image of Ricky napping while snuggling with their newborn on the sofa.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 17 June 2025
  • The Grammy winner shared a cozy photo of herself snuggling her newborn daughter.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 17 June 2025

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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