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

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Recent Examples of cuddle For instance, not only do koala parents prioritize frequent physical affection like cuddling and hugs, there also is an abundance of emotional warmth. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 18 Apr. 2025 There’s even video of the two cuddling and grooming each other. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025 But he’s got the twins to check on, and the security feed on his phone shows the two cuddling. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025 The young prince was sat alongside Prince William while his siblings cuddled up to Kate, but the need for mom grew too much for Louis and he could be seen trying to grab Kate. Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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snuggle
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  • An adorable video posted on Facebook shows the red wolf pups snuggling after making their debut at Zoo Knoxville.
    Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
  • Despite the breakup, the two were snuggling up at the Après Met Gala after-party.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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