Synonyms of cuddling

cuddling

verb

present participle of cuddle

as in snuggling

to lie close

kittens cuddling in a basket

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snuggling
• nestling
• nuzzling
• snoozling
• crouching
• curling up
• huddling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• flinching
• starting
• wincing
• shrinking
• recoiling
• shying
• quailing
• blenching

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cuddling

Neill was a performer whose bone-deep decency shone through his work and was amplified in later years by a social-media presence that featured him reminiscing about his career or hanging out with animals on his farm, or maybe cuddling a duck. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026

In the eight-photo carousel, the actress recapped her life with a few sweet pictures with her baby, including one of her and Green, 29, cuddling their little one in the hospital room while concealing the newborn’s face. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

In several photos and videos from the day, the couple was seen holding hands, cuddling, and kissing; at one point, Travis also lifted Taylor up by the waist. — Alicia Brunker, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Video shows Neil flopping his blubbery body around on the street, destroying fences and cuddling with traffic cones. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026

And in tumble Spiderman and Hulk, swords in hand, a shy Snow White with her wellies on wrong, and Pocahontas cuddling a teddy. — Literary Hub, 19 June 2026

That may include holding hands, cuddling, massage, meaningful conversations or simply spending quality time together. — Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 15 June 2026