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Recent Examples of canoodle
So close, paparazzi footage of their characters canoodling on set went viral.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The two share an instant connection, flirting, canoodling in his bohemian studio loft apartment and bantering about their future endeavors.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
But judging by all the on-camera canoodling Kylie and Timothée did, that reapplication didn't last long.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The show features a lot of canoodling and hooking up, which White explained can get a little tricky with an intimacy coordinator only there for one week of filming.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Lisa Respers France, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
The two share an instant connection, flirting, canoodling in his bohemian studio loft apartment and bantering about their future endeavors.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025
But judging by all the on-camera canoodling Kylie and Timothée did, that reapplication didn't last long.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The show features a lot of canoodling and hooking up, which White explained can get a little tricky with an intimacy coordinator only there for one week of filming.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canoodle
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The poster, who asked to remain anonymous, told Newsweek that Sir George is a 3-year-old rag doll cat who loves watching animal documentaries, sleeping in the bathroom sink, playing with springs, and cuddling.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Over time, long-term couples may also become desensitized to the significance of physical touch, focusing more on routine intimacy rather than the small, affectionate gestures — like handholding, kissing or cuddling — that help maintain emotional connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Desert Bar, snuggled in a remote corner of western Arizona, isn’t your average watering hole.—
Tiffany Acosta,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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In the image, Justin — who shares the infant with wife and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber, 28— could be seen reclining on a sofa for a relaxing weekend as the baby snuggled up with his legs resting on his dad's lap.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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With her usual mastery of dynamics, Laferte starts out sweetly caressing each phrase.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Breaths that came as strong as fingers caressed me, travelling the length of me, beginning to tease and probe.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Mar. 2025
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There's a painting by the French artist Schlosser of a dog with his snout nestled in the crook of a woman's waist.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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There is no Sailor Moon, Pokémon or Demon Hunter to be found, and the only example of the mega-popular Dragonball franchise is an original issue of the first run from the 1980s nestled in a cluster of material dealing with the monkey-trickster theme.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Near the big red barn and stables, toddlers were perched on a fence, petting mules.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
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Other family friendly activities include a petting farm, performances, and trains and inflatable rides.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2025
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This Garlic-Thyme Sauce would also be incredible spooned on top of slices of filet.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles 3 Bay Area chefs’ new cookbooks are coming this spring Put the bread on a platter and spoon the pan juices generously atop.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Standing in the pen behind the bull, Glass makes kissing noises and pats the animal’s rump for encouragement, while Scalisi stands ready, hand on the chute’s lever.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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Two of the tougher-looking recruits behind me thought this was funny, and one patted me on the back.—
Graydon Carter,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Canoodle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canoodle. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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