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Recent Examples of cuddling
In the photo, Culpo could be seen cuddling Colette, who appeared to be sleeping on her chest in a sleep sack.
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The couple shared an idyllic photo to mark the occasion, cuddling in the grass with their young and beautiful children, Prince George, 12, Prince Louis, newly 8, and Princess Charlotte, 10 and their dog, Orla.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 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
The image was a photo of Swift cuddling up to her ex, actor Joe Alwyn, and fans on social media started sharing it rapidly.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The couple shared an idyllic photo to mark the occasion, cuddling in the grass with their young and beautiful children, Prince George, 12, Prince Louis, newly 8, and Princess Charlotte, 10 and their dog, Orla.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Staff described her as a dog with a lot of energy who loves playing with other dogs and cuddling people — and who clearly loves her routine.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 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
The image was a photo of Swift cuddling up to her ex, actor Joe Alwyn, and fans on social media started sharing it rapidly.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddling
snuggling
Verb
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Place reserved lemon slices in pairs on grate, snuggling up against each other.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Suzette loves playing with feather toys and balls and snuggling in blankets.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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“Cuddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddling. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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