as in to snuggle
to lie close kittens cuddling in a basket

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Recent Examples of cuddle Little soft balls cuddle together on warming disks in their kennels to regulate their temperature. Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Plus, imagine a cool boutique hotel with plenty of cozy spaces for cuddling by a fire or daydreaming from your room’s window seat. Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2025 The two were cuddled together watching the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams as Wyatt, 4, asked who's who on the field. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025 This is sizable enough for two to cuddle on the couch or keep one sleeper extremely warm through the night. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cuddle
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snuggle
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  • Overmont Oversized Double Camping Chair This Overmont Double Chair is built for snuggling up around the campfire, but it can be used to spread out while solo.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Art aficionados will enjoy prowling around the building snuggled in this park that houses The Burrell Collection.
    Jeanine Barone, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuddle. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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