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
Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
However, otters are known to cuddle while sleeping, or at least to sleep close to each other, to prevent themselves from drifting apart in the open ocean.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
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Verb
In the photo set, Grace cuddled the animal bundled up in a blanket on her lap.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2024
However, otters are known to cuddle while sleeping, or at least to sleep close to each other, to prevent themselves from drifting apart in the open ocean.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for cuddle
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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