cuddled

Definition of cuddlednext
past tense of cuddle
as in snuggled
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddled Famous for her affection towards corgis, the future queen cuddled a Pembroke Welsh corgi in April 1940. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 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 On international Women's Day, Meghan shared a photo on Instagram of Lilibet, who goes by Lili, cuddled up on a boat with Harry. Gma Team, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026 Her account is full of the two cats playing together, begging for treats, and cuddled up asleep—but the owner recently noticed something special about how Mayaa likes to lie curled up in her puffer jacket. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 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 In February 2024, Hutson shared a Valentine’s Day Instagram post of himself cuddled up with the actress on the couch. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 15 Feb. 2026 There’s no better way to end your day than cuddled around a fire with a glass of bourbon at Leipers Fork Distillery. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddled
snuggled
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  • Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.
    Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026

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“Cuddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddled. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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