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Recent Examples of cuddling
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.
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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
In the couple's joint Instagram post announcing their daughter's birth, they are seen cuddling in Kuch's hospital bed, cradling their newborn.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Girls cuddling pit bull puppies.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
On the actor’s Instagram Stories over the weekend and reshared by fan sites, Bomer is seen in snaps holding an otter, cradling a sloth and cuddling a baby kangaroo, aka a joey.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
When not on the road, she can be found coaching ski racing and cuddling her rescue doodle, Ezra.
—Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Chalamet and Jenner gabbed with surrounding guests, while cuddling together in their seats.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
For instance, not only do koala parents prioritize frequent physical affection like cuddling and hugs, there also is an abundance of emotional warmth.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
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
In the couple's joint Instagram post announcing their daughter's birth, they are seen cuddling in Kuch's hospital bed, cradling their newborn.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Girls cuddling pit bull puppies.
—Jesmyn Ward, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
On the actor’s Instagram Stories over the weekend and reshared by fan sites, Bomer is seen in snaps holding an otter, cradling a sloth and cuddling a baby kangaroo, aka a joey.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
When not on the road, she can be found coaching ski racing and cuddling her rescue doodle, Ezra.
—Naomi Tomky, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Chalamet and Jenner gabbed with surrounding guests, while cuddling together in their seats.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
For instance, not only do koala parents prioritize frequent physical affection like cuddling and hugs, there also is an abundance of emotional warmth.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuddling
snuggling
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People should avoid kissing or snuggling with backyard birds, the CDC says.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today's Jenna Bush Hager celebrated the siblings’ first moments together with a trio of snapshots on her Instagram account, showing Mila and Poppy peering into Hal’s bassinet and snuggling up in the hospital bed alongside their mom and the newborn.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cuddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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