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
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Munn included photos of herself cuddling with Méi and sitting on a couch in a store.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Always ready to kiss, cuddle, play, and brighten up your darkest day.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Other moments featured in the photo carousel included Malti admiring some Christmas trees, cuddling with mom in a hotel bathrobe, sharing her artwork on a sketch pad, and playing with a doll from Disney's Moana.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Munn included photos of herself cuddling with Méi and sitting on a couch in a store.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
The cat just loves to be around her family and wouldn't want to miss out on cuddles with Cannon.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Always ready to kiss, cuddle, play, and brighten up your darkest day.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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