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Recent Examples of canoodle
At one point, the pair go from lying in bed canoodling to arguing in the kitchen.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Also spotted: Marissa and Ramses canoodling in one of the Potomac hot tub boats, Nick and Hannah skydiving, Garrett and Taylor eating dinner in what appears to be an Artechouse immersive exhibit and aerial shots of what looks like a wedding at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Spend your time canoodling at the resort, book a day trip to explore Kingstown, the island’s capital, or visit Mustique and Bequia, neighboring Grenadine islands.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
The newlyweds who were married at the property holed up there, canoodling on the sunset-facing deck that overlooked the bay and eastern shores of Point Reyes.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2024
Also spotted: Marissa and Ramses canoodling in one of the Potomac hot tub boats, Nick and Hannah skydiving, Garrett and Taylor eating dinner in what appears to be an Artechouse immersive exhibit and aerial shots of what looks like a wedding at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, Virginia.
—Mimi Montgomery, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
Spend your time canoodling at the resort, book a day trip to explore Kingstown, the island’s capital, or visit Mustique and Bequia, neighboring Grenadine islands.
—Mariette Williams, Essence, 23 Sep. 2024
The newlyweds who were married at the property holed up there, canoodling on the sunset-facing deck that overlooked the bay and eastern shores of Point Reyes.
—Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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Davidson and Hewitt were spotted kissing, cuddling, holding hands, and general PDA-ing in Palm Beach, Florida, in photos published by the Daily Mail.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
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Tayler also gets a shock upon seeing her clip, which shows Tyler cuddling with Kay and admitting that his relationship is probably over.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2025
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Popular culture nuzzles literary culture in these pages because the end of the world obviously casts a pall on all culture.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The photo comes just a few weeks after Meghan shared a rare image of Prince Harry snuggling Lilibet while on a boat in celebration of International Women’s Day.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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Gomez announced the single on Instagram on Tuesday (March 11) alongside a sweet black-and-white selfie of the couple snuggling up together.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
11 Mar. 2025
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Kelly wrote in the caption of the post, which showed his hand caressing the baby's fingers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Hadid was seen kissing, cradling, and caressing her fragrance, Orebella, in the scent Salted Muse.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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Conley said a search party of 70 people combed a green belt nestled in the middle of housing developments off the highway, a short distance from the Executive Inn & Suites, where Martinez was last seen in August.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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The local restaurant, nestled in the Ballantyne neighborhood, also serves pastas, sandwiches, wings, homemade desserts and more.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2025
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The shot showed the Duchess of Sussex sitting on the grass in a garden and petting her family dog, Momma Mia.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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During the pandemic, when visiting in person wasn’t an option, cyber petting became popular.—
Katie Jackson,
Outside Online,
17 Mar. 2025
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The celebrated entertainer spoons a layer of raspberry puree on a dessert plate, adds a thick slice of fresh coconut cake, and sprinkles on a handful of fresh raspberries.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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Carefully spoon out the thorny flower portions at the center of the artichoke, and pour in a bit of lemon juice to help prevent browning.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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Remove 2 cups of the shrimp mixture from bag; drain and pat dry.—
Liz Mervosh,
Southern Living,
26 Mar. 2025
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But that’s too pat a way of describing something so slippery and alive.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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