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Recent Examples of canoodle
The show features a lot of canoodling and hooking up, which White explained can get a little tricky with an intimacy coordinator only there for one week of filming.
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
At one point, the pair go from lying in bed canoodling to arguing in the kitchen.
—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
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
At one point, the pair go from lying in bed canoodling to arguing in the kitchen.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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Another adorable snap features Bush and Ocean laughing and cuddling together on a couch.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Eight out of 10 gay couples were depicted in an interior domestic scene, often cuddling on the couch, while nine of the straight couples were shown outdoors in a park, in scenes reminiscent of an engagement photo shoot.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, the girl wandered into the kitchen and nuzzled against her mother’s armpit.—
Bryan Washington,
The New Yorker,
23 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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The two first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted getting lunch in Miami in September 2022 and photographed snuggling and kissing at the Rolling Loud Music Festival later that month.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Plus, who doesn’t love an excuse to snuggle with a blanket in the middle of a party? 27.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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With her usual mastery of dynamics, Laferte starts out sweetly caressing each phrase.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Breaths that came as strong as fingers caressed me, travelling the length of me, beginning to tease and probe.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 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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How to pet a dragon — and cast a spell Beyond rides, Epic Universe provides a surprising amount of interactive elements and experiences that were first teased in the existing Harry Potter lands in their two previous Florida parks.—
Adrian Ruhi,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Near the big red barn and stables, toddlers were perched on a fence, petting mules.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be incredible spooned on top of slices of filet.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles 3 Bay Area chefs’ new cookbooks are coming this spring Put the bread on a platter and spoon the pan juices generously atop.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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