canoodled

verb

past tense of canoodle
as in cuddled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodled
  1. cuddled
  2. snuggled
  3. nuzzled
  4. spooned
  5. caressed
  6. patted
  7. nestled
  8. fondled
Verb
  • 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
  • In another photo, Osbourne cuddled her 3-year-old son, Sidney, while aboard a boat.
    — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of cuddled
Verb
  • By roasting the brussels sprouts snuggled into a blanket of grated Parmesan cheese, the cheese melts into a crispy, frico-like sheet that clings onto the sprouts, surrounding them in a lace-like halo.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday, September 11, the 16-time Grammy winner—whose real name is Stefani Germanotta—was photographed with her fiancé, Michael Polansky, and their child, who was snuggled against Gaga’s chest in a baby carrier.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of snuggled
Verb
  • The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
  • Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Definition of nuzzled
Verb
  • Related Stories Entertainment marketers once closely guarded their marketing materials and spooned out their campaigns with tactical precision on timing and platforms.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • For the third Chelsea goal, via Neto, Harry Wilson’s half-pass-half-tackle was spooned to an unmarked Palmer in the centre.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of spooned
Verb
  • Breasts are caressed and thighs crisscross; kisses are planted, and occasionally there’s a glimpse of something more graphic.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kikuko cried out as her father’s hand slowly caressed her chest.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of caressed
Verb
  • And, like with Quincosa, a Customs agent patted Castillo down and found multiple plastic tubes covered in tape concealed under his pants.
    — David Goodhue October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Trump repeatedly patted Xi on the back, a gesture considered highly inappropriate in Chinese political culture.
    — Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of patted
Verb
  • For over a year, residents of Serbia's capital were blocked from entering one of the city's most prominent parks, nestled between Parliament and Vucic's offices.
    — JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of nestled
Verb
  • The suit alleged one of the men forced the child to watch him masturbate and that one of the men fondled the child’s genitals.
    — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Louis Joseph testified on Friday that Tyson not only held the girl down, but fondled her breasts.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026
Definition of fondled
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