cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ 
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Over time, long-term couples may also become desensitized to the significance of physical touch, focusing more on routine intimacy rather than the small, affectionate gestures — like handholding, kissing or cuddling — that help maintain emotional connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Raven Smith, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Lan snaps her out of it with a cuddle and some Aiel booze.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The poster, who asked to remain anonymous, told Newsweek that Sir George is a 3-year-old rag doll cat who loves watching animal documentaries, sleeping in the bathroom sink, playing with springs, and cuddling.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Over time, long-term couples may also become desensitized to the significance of physical touch, focusing more on routine intimacy rather than the small, affectionate gestures — like handholding, kissing or cuddling — that help maintain emotional connection.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
Suddenly, what might have been a warm cuddle of nostalgia is starting to look more like a cinematic chokehold.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Lan snaps her out of it with a cuddle and some Aiel booze.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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