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
  • Go with a classic like Spongebob so your kids can cuddle this ugly buddy while cozying up with their favorite cartoon.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the social media post, the 90-year-old enthusiastically cuddles the pup and pets her softly.
    — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 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
  • Her arc mirrored that of my Mexican immigrant parents, who were also mountain people who grew up in big farming families with no plumbing or electricity, snuggling with siblings during winter nights in unheated bedrooms.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sterling could be seen snuggling up to her father as Bronze sat on his lap, while Patrick appeared to be tickling Golden, who lay next to mom Brittany in a flamingo print onesie.
    — Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of snuggle
Verb
  • In one video, pop singer Madison Beer was seen caressing Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert's face as if the two were shooting a scene straight out of a reality show.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Kikuko cried out as her father’s hand slowly caressed her chest.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of caress
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  • For more than 300 years, people have settled around the soaring marble shrine of the Sufi saint known as Bari Imam, nestled at the foothills of the Himalayas.
    — Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Instead, they and their family can be found in their own cottage, nestled in a secluded spot on the 5,000-acre estate.
    — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of nestle
Verb
  • The preview began by showing the pair getting caught up in a drug bust, in which Jason pauses to pet a dog on their way into a pickup that ends in a shootout with police.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Officials also warn against feeding, petting, or interacting with wildlife in any way.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of pet
Verb
  • The charcuterie board takes an autumnal turn with a jammy, spoonable condiment that pairs beautifully with sharp cheddar or spooned over brie.
    — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Once served, simply mix and mash all of the ingredients together, and spoon it onto your pita.
    — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoon
Verb
  • Edwards stood silently -- remaining in the well until Johnson left the rostrum, approached Edwards from behind and patted him on the back -- leading him up the aisle to the back of the chamber.
    — John Parkinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas and pat them dry (the key to getting them crispy).
    — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pat

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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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