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Recent Examples of cuddling
Goose then recovered from the chill by cuddling up in front of a fireplace.
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Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Their Mexican vacation comes after the pair rang in the New Year together—instead of partying the night away, the couple kept things simple, cuddling up on the couch to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes—the team Ramirez supports—take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
The relaxed yet polished shape gives you that effortless cool, while the luxe fiber keeps things warm without bulk—perfect for travel, chilly mornings, or cuddling up with a good book.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Dog owner Lauren Alyse Smith, 25, has stunned the internet after sharing a sweet video of 6-year-old Lilah the golden retriever cuddling up to none other than a ball python named Poppy.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The post features a photo of Manganiello, 48, and O'Connor, 36, cuddling up for a sweet selfie with their dog, a chihuahua named Bubbles.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Oh, and watching Hallmark movies with my Angie cuddling next to me.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Their Mexican vacation comes after the pair rang in the New Year together—instead of partying the night away, the couple kept things simple, cuddling up on the couch to watch the University of Miami Hurricanes—the team Ramirez supports—take on the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
The relaxed yet polished shape gives you that effortless cool, while the luxe fiber keeps things warm without bulk—perfect for travel, chilly mornings, or cuddling up with a good book.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2025
Images included in the slideshow picture the artist spending time in the park, listening to music, practicing self-care, resting, cuddling her dog Dibs, being on set and painting pumpkins.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Dog owner Lauren Alyse Smith, 25, has stunned the internet after sharing a sweet video of 6-year-old Lilah the golden retriever cuddling up to none other than a ball python named Poppy.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The post features a photo of Manganiello, 48, and O'Connor, 36, cuddling up for a sweet selfie with their dog, a chihuahua named Bubbles.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 17 Oct. 2025
Oh, and watching Hallmark movies with my Angie cuddling next to me.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Shepard can be seen giving one of his daughters a kiss, cuddling up with the girls, who match in black-and-white striped tops and berets.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddling
snuggling
Verb
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The pair have since amped up their public PDA, snuggling up everywhere from Madison Square Garden to the Golden Globes.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Since the winter season calls for snuggling under blankets more often, experts recommend washing your blankets on the more frequent end of this guidance.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cuddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddling. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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