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Recent Examples of cuddling
Some commenters online point out that boundaries may look different in close friendships, where gestures that might be read as romantic in other contexts, like cuddling, are not always tied to romantic interest.
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Rachel Hale, USA Today, 19 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
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
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 Hale, USA Today, 19 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
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
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
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Loved by Oprah, the AirEssentials collection is made of lightweight, soft, and breathable fabric that is perfect for flights, layering for sightseeing tours, or snuggling up at home.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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My son loves the fun parts of puppy parenting like snuggling, petting, playing, and running together.—
Angela Hatem,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Cuddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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