cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ 
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
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Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 July 2024
The proud mom announced her little one’s arrival on Instagram, sharing a photo of her then-fiancé cuddling their newborn.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Cohen shared a glimpse into the start of the holiday on his Instagram Stories — which included a slightly later wake-up call and some cuddles while watching Camp Snoopy.
—Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
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Verb
The duo cuddles in the grass fields, and Lana pulls out here guitar before leaning in for a kiss, but pulling back.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 3 July 2024
The proud mom announced her little one’s arrival on Instagram, sharing a photo of her then-fiancé cuddling their newborn.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Noun
Always ready to kiss, cuddle , play and brighten up your darkest day.
—Marina Watts, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Cohen shared a glimpse into the start of the holiday on his Instagram Stories — which included a slightly later wake-up call and some cuddles while watching Camp Snoopy.
—Georgia Slater, Peoplemag, 16 June 2024
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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