cuddle
verb (used with object)
to hold close in an affectionate manner; hug tenderly; fondle.
had cuddled
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past perfectof cuddle.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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At his trial, Humphreys claimed that he could not remember what had happened, except that he had cuddled his former wife in his arms and begged her not to die.
From Time Magazine Archive
As if it had disturbed her, Pearl yawned and stretched and Mia had cuddled her closer, stroked her hair, pressed her lips to that unbelievably soft cheek.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
If Mollie had been too lazy to properly wash and clothe her children, at least she had cuddled and comforted them with her soft, affectionate hands.
From The Cinder Pond by Carroll Watson Rankin
Twilight hovered over them; Kate had cuddled her beloved "childer" into their beds in the wagon and the captain had come around to kiss them good-night.
From Sunset Pass or Running the Gauntlet Through Apache Land by Charles King
Just spreading itself in the most remarkable manner over the nice blanket under which I had cuddled it!
From Ester Ried by Pansy
