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Recent Examples of canoodle
All the previews of Kyle and a mystery woman canoodling on a beach and the teasers about him sleeping with a charter guest have finally come to pass this episode.
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
As anyone with an internet connection knows, Astronomer’s married former CEO, Andy Byron, was caught on a jumbotron at a July 16 Coldplay concert canoodling with Kristin Cabot, the company’s human resources chief.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
What To Know On July 26, Astronomer shared a light-hearted marketing video which capitalizes on the attention that has been brought to the company since the now infamous Coldplay canoodling.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
If only the couple caught canoodling Wednesday night on the Jumbotron at the Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, had simply done what everyone else does in those moments at the arena or the ballpark: Thrown their hands in the air, cheered, hooped and hollered.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2025
As anyone with an internet connection knows, Astronomer’s married former CEO, Andy Byron, was caught on a jumbotron at a July 16 Coldplay concert canoodling with Kristin Cabot, the company’s human resources chief.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2025
What To Know On July 26, Astronomer shared a light-hearted marketing video which capitalizes on the attention that has been brought to the company since the now infamous Coldplay canoodling.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
If only the couple caught canoodling Wednesday night on the Jumbotron at the Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts, had simply done what everyone else does in those moments at the arena or the ballpark: Thrown their hands in the air, cheered, hooped and hollered.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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Spouses Gabby Windey and Robby Hoffman cuddle up for a date night at the New York Mets game.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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This week will further encourage you to nest and nuzzle up at home.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Miami Grand Prix has been more of a logistical miracle than any other year because its spot on the Hard Rock Stadium calendar is snuggled tightly between the Miami Open tennis tournament and World Cup soccer.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Grudda pushed Barkow's wheelchair through the zoo, her hands caressing her mother's shoulders or pointing out the animals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Electric Bleu is French food caressed with California seasonality and the occasional pop of Aussie nostalgia.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jackson came with Ball and became his neighbor, moving into a second unit nestled above Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.—
Julia Coin
May 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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Paul Villa and his wife, Kristen, were concerned about too many massage parlors popping up in the city of about 87,000, nestled against the hills between the 605 Freeway and the Orange County border.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The best way to remove ticks from your property is to keep up with general yard maintenance, especially around bushes that pets frequently brush up against.—
Charlotte Maracina,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Behind the glass counter, a row of women works with quiet efficiency, spooning refried beans, spicy chorizo, and fresh toppings into warm tortillas before passing them back to the cooks to finish on the griddle.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Apr. 2026
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Assign each cup and spoon its own hook, and label the capacities clearly for quick, easy access.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Kids love the hands-on steps here — scooping soil, patting it down around the plants and writing Grandma’s name on a tag.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kimmel, always happy to pat himself on the back, agreed.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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