How to Use canoodle in a Sentence

canoodle

verb
  • Two lovers were canoodling on a park bench.
  • Sprawled out along the grass and rocks, men cruised and canoodled.
    — Doug Ischar, Chicago Reader, 7 Sep. 2017
  • Viewers even get a sweet montage of the boys canoodling to kick it all off.
    — Jacqueline Tempera, Women's Health, 8 Aug. 2023
  • That means no reporters scribbling down who’s canoodling with whom at the bar.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
  • At first, things went well enough, if the images of them canoodling are to be believed.
    — Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 3 Feb. 2017
  • At first, things went well enough, if the images of them canoodling are to be believed.
    — William D. Cohan, Vanities, 19 June 2017
  • Two roaches canoodled inside a hole in the wall.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Not to be outdone, Justin shared a picture of the two canoodling in a car.
    — Vogue, 1 Aug. 2019
  • At one point, the pair go from lying in bed canoodling to arguing in the kitchen.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2024
  • And Ashley and Kevin are canoodling, their clothes thrown around the hotel room.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2018
  • A couple canoodled in a corner.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 28 Jan. 2026
  • So close, paparazzi footage of their characters canoodling on set went viral.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
  • These two animals have been — allegedly — canoodling for over a half-decade.
    — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • On-set snaps of the film’s stars canoodling, wearing next to nothing, had the internet buzzing.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The place is flooded with booze, wrought with gambling, and steamy with lovers on the dancefloor and canoodling in storerooms.
    — Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
  • Or, practice in the indoor studio, which begs for a thick pair of socks and yoga blanket canoodling.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The photos show the couple snuggling on the couch, canoodling by the pool, and kissing in the garden.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 25 July 2024
  • She’s shoved into a carriage with Mary and Sandie, who are canoodling in the corner.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
  • And then the next month, paparazzi caught the two canoodling in the Mendes’ hometown for the holidays.
    — refinery29.com, 26 May 2018
  • The river walk, down from the main street, is a hot spot for joggers and dog walkers and couples canoodling on benches.
    — Juliet MacUr, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2018
  • The river walk, down from the main street, is a hot spot for joggers and dog walkers and couples canoodling on benches.
    — Author: Juliet MacUr, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Mar. 2018
  • But then footage leaks of Nanaka canoodling with her boyfriend, a livestream gamer with his own sizeable following.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 28 May 2025
  • Her adventures have been adapted into a steamy Starz series with lots of kilts and canoodling.
    — Brandon Griggs, CNN, 10 May 2020
  • The segment went awry last month after Byron and Cabot were captured canoodling.
    — EW.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Palmer was even seen canoodling with her baby father, Darius Jackson.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Couples can enjoy long walks on the private white-sand beach and canoodling in front of the stately stone fireplace, cocktail in hand.
    — Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Not unless we’re faced with a dire situation, which these two are about to be, at which point, canoodling ceases and chill commences.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2024
  • Put on your ruby slippers and get ready for a trip to Alt-Oz to canoodle with your favorite witches!
    — Laura Beck, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Apr. 2017
  • Some of my fondest memories are of making a pour-over around the campfire or canoodling with lovers while waiting for the kettle to heat.
    — Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
  • Fortunately, canoodling with the well-monied is a longtime hobby of A-Rod’s.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2020

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