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Recent Examples of cuddling
This ultra-soft fleece blanket is perfect for draping over a sofa for movie nights, cuddling up to on cold mornings, and layering on the bed for extra lightweight warmth.
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Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
From greeting us at the door to cuddling beside us on tough days, our pets play a big role in our lives — and our happiness.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
It’s produced during bonding and cuddling, and can also lower anxiety, Walia said.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
From greeting us at the door to cuddling beside us on tough days, our pets play a big role in our lives — and our happiness.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Whether that’s going to see a show, tossing some axes, cuddling with some cats at a café or racing down the slopes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 15 Feb. 2026
It’s produced during bonding and cuddling, and can also lower anxiety, Walia said.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
At peace with life at home spent petting Lala and cuddling with his husband.
—Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
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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Records of this meeting clearly indicate that each of these was in dire need of snuggling, as well as Cabinet-level scratches underneath its ears.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
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Bedsure GentleSoft Fleece Blanket There’s nothing quite like snuggling under a cozy blanket during chilly weather.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Cuddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddling. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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