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Recent Examples of cuddling
The athletic power couple celebrated their 2025 holiday season by cuddling up in matching navy pajamas.
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Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Girls cuddling pit bull puppies.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on April 18, showing a cute photo of Theroux cuddling with the baby boy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
On the actor’s Instagram Stories over the weekend and reshared by fan sites, Bomer is seen in snaps holding an otter, cradling a sloth and cuddling a baby kangaroo, aka a joey.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
When not on the road, she can be found coaching ski racing and cuddling her rescue doodle, Ezra.
—Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Chalamet and Jenner gabbed with surrounding guests, while cuddling together in their seats.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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, 15 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Girls cuddling pit bull puppies.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on April 18, showing a cute photo of Theroux cuddling with the baby boy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2026
On the actor’s Instagram Stories over the weekend and reshared by fan sites, Bomer is seen in snaps holding an otter, cradling a sloth and cuddling a baby kangaroo, aka a joey.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
When not on the road, she can be found coaching ski racing and cuddling her rescue doodle, Ezra.
—Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Chalamet and Jenner gabbed with surrounding guests, while cuddling together in their seats.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
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, 15 Mar. 2026
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.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddling
snuggling
Verb
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People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today's Jenna Bush Hager celebrated the siblings’ first moments together with a trio of snapshots on her Instagram account, showing Mila and Poppy peering into Hal’s bassinet and snuggling up in the hospital bed alongside their mom and the newborn.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Cuddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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