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
Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Enjoy expert tarot card readings, spooky spirits and snacks, shop local artisans and cuddle with feline friends from Stray Animal Adoptions.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024
Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
When the puppies are out for walks on campus, crowds gather, phone cameras flash, and students drop to the ground for a hug or a cuddle.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
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Verb
In the next picture, Remy lay cuddling with her dad while on the boat.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Enjoy expert tarot card readings, spooky spirits and snacks, shop local artisans and cuddle with feline friends from Stray Animal Adoptions.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2024
Noun
Some commenters on a Facebook post that went viral are outraged at a curfew on cuddles, while others marvel at an airport still having a free drop-off area at all, given the general rise in fees and fines.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
When the puppies are out for walks on campus, crowds gather, phone cameras flash, and students drop to the ground for a hug or a cuddle.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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