cuddle
verb (used with object)
to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
cuddling
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present participleof cuddle.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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That’s part of the film’s genius, something that was difficult to see 25 years ago, when the most intimate relationship most people had with technology was cuddling up with their TiVo every night.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Despite now being ten years old and away from her family for so long, Bindi is still keen for attention, cuddling up to Jilly and resting on her lap.
From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2025
And, as always, cuddling with my dog, Scout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
An animated Trump lovingly cuddling the Paramount logo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
He rushes to the living room to wake up Mami and Papi, cuddling with them on the sofa bed until they’re ready to get up.
From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar
