cuddles

Definition of cuddlesnext
present tense third-person singular of cuddle
as in snuggles
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddles There will be laughter and cuddles. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 Start your new year with love, cuddles and wagging tails! Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025 Lyubomirsky even cuddles her 24-year-old son sometimes. Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2025 In a viral social-media post, a cat owner cuddles up with her feline—and what the kitty does to her face while snuggling melts hearts among viewers. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025 Countless walks, cuddles, and hopeful meetings. Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025 The video captures tender moments as the couple cuddles their son and kisses his tiny toes while creating an adorable family portrait. Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddles
snuggles
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  • For couch snuggles, a plush, fuzzy blanket was a must.
    Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
  • After all, anything that cuts down on errands and saves your energy can free up time for sleep, precious time for baby snuggles, or a moment to yourself.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025

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“Cuddles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddles. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

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