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 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 Adira in white jammies with a striped collar, cuddled with a blue dragon with rainbow scales, and a big brown Squishmellow. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025 In June, Kidman posted a photo of herself cuddled up to Urban on Instagram to commemorate their wedding anniversary. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddled
snuggled
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  • The trio snuggled up to watch two other cute sisters — Bluey and her little sibling, Bingo — on a tablet propped up in bed in what appeared to be a hotel room.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • When your favorite throw blanket has been snuggled too many times or your bed blanket no longer matches your decor, there’s no need to toss it.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

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

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