canoodle

verb

Definition of canoodlenext
as in to cuddle

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Recent Examples of canoodle The cinematographer Joachim Philippe keeps his camera close to Annie’s face and captures, as if from her point of view, the drunken partying and canoodling that seems to happen every evening. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 17 May 2026 Here in California, though, the section’s been given something of an unexpected makeover, moving beyond chronicling celebrity canoodling into serious entertainment journalism. — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026 These two animals have been — allegedly — canoodling for over a half-decade. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 He and Jenner were spotted canoodling at that very same venue, E11EVEN, just about a year ago (in early May) to attend the Miami Grand Prix. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for canoodle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
  1. cuddle
  2. nuzzle
  3. snuggle
  4. caress
  5. nestle
  6. pet
  7. spoon
  8. pat
Verb
  • But yes, getting to cuddle a puppy is obviously part of the appeal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The second image the Big Bang Theory alum shared was of Philomena being cuddled by her big sister, Matilda, whom Cuoco and her actor fiancé Tom Pelphrey, 44, welcomed in March 2023.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of cuddle
Verb
  • The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • The planets coast past one another on the ecliptic, and appear to us to nuzzle one another every so often.
    — Doris Elin Urrutia, Space.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of nuzzle
Verb
  • There’s even a handy pocket to hold your smartphone, headphones, and other tiny in-flight essentials, and its plush material is cozy to snuggle up to.
    — Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Every wiggle and wobble, every snuffle and squeak of six newborn puppies snuggling together in Finland is captured by cameras monitoring their development in the first weeks of their lives.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of snuggle
Verb
  • The most sensual scene in the movie is actually a dance number at a public gathering where the two characters slowly sway and caress each other, much to the horror and confusion of the other townsfolk.
    — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • As if that same sea that caresses the feet of the palms were doing it now in Tokyo, in your house.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of caress
Verb
  • Sit indoors among the sleek black and white marble interiors or, weather permitting, head outside to the garden nestled into the courtyard outfitted with pastel armchairs and sofas among the climbing ivy and leafy potted plants.
    — Jaclyn DeGiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As petrified parents filed into the warehouse-like church nestled in a strip mall and took seats on folding chairs, Michelle noticed a woman near the front, sitting alone.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of nestle
Verb
  • Some wagged their tails as people approached, licked their hands and even liked to be petted.
    — Alida de Flamingh, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The non-profit supplies pet food to 45 different organizations.
    — Dawn White, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of pet
Verb
  • To serve, spoon some carrot puree into the bottom of each serving bowl.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Is there a reason to dip them in the glaze versus spooning the glaze on top?
    — Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • This refusal to look directly at the shadows is all the more aggravating given how often The Mosquito Bowl pats itself on the back for being clear-eyed.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In 2022, the paparazzi leaked photos of the two holding hands, nestled into each other at a New York bar, and Holmes patting Robach on the rear.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of pat

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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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