Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodling
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Dog owner Lauren Alyse Smith, 25, has stunned the internet after sharing a sweet video of 6-year-old Lilah the golden retriever cuddling up to none other than a ball python named Poppy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025 -
In the carousel, the couple is seen cuddling up with one another on a plane en route to Arizona.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cover and bake at 350°F until rice is tender, about 50 minutes, spooning oysters on top after 35 minutes of baking.—
BJ Dennis,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sam then picks up Emerald and asks for a cuddle, and the pup happily obliges, nuzzling into Sam's neck and relaxing into the hug.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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Is there anything more homey than listening to the symphony of a rainstorm, snuggling by a crackling fire, and holding a steaming cup of hot cocoa?—
Christina Fang,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
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The post also featured pictures of the two snuggling on the couch, living their best lives together as siblings.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Young Pope star was seen caressing Coan’s back and whispering in her ear.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The singer was spotted in pictures shared to social media, gently caressing the baby bump of his romantic partner.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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The petting farm is one of the ways Cornucopia Farm weaves agricultural education into fun activities.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Oct. 2025
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Wilson, 29, was sitting on the ground, petting the two pups, when suddenly the Boerboel lunged and latched onto her nose.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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In the video, officers are seen repeatedly patting the baby's back until Makai -- who was wearing pajamas adorned with police cars -- was able to breathe on his own.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Without missing a beat, the teen jumped into action, performing the Heimlich maneuver and patting the customer on the back before the man sat back down.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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One game, especially one so dominated by the defense, certainly isn’t enough to decide whether this is even an issue, but noted QB whisperer O’Connell has to be stroking his chin.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
22 Sep. 2025
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But Ethan’s out there getting loose and stroking it.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Canoodling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodling. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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