cuddled; cuddling
ˈkəd-liŋ 
ˈkə-dᵊl-iŋ
: to hold close for warmth or comfort or in affection
He cuddled the puppy.
: a close embrace
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Examples of cuddle in a Sentence
Verb
Let's cuddle by the fire.
kittens cuddling in a basket
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Popular on Variety Netflix is following the strategy that appears to have gained traction this year during the industry’s upfront meetings: Show off a waterfall of new premium programming that advertisers can cuddle up alongside.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 May 2024
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Verb
Baby Townes also made appearances as her parents and siblings cuddled her.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024
Popular on Variety Netflix is following the strategy that appears to have gained traction this year during the industry’s upfront meetings: Show off a waterfall of new premium programming that advertisers can cuddle up alongside.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cuddle
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“Cuddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cuddle. Accessed 19 May. 2024.
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