cooed

Example Sentences

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“Hey, little muffin! Look at you,” he cooed as tiny Finn was toted into the picture, smoosh-face and all, carried by mama Kylie.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025

We may have collectively cooed over The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s televised 2018 marriage ceremony, but that is a once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza that decidedly will not repeat.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2024

He suckled readily, smiled and cooed, charmed his mother.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

“Welcome,” Amanda cooed, sweeping Maggie into a hug.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2023

"Charlemagne," he cooed at him also, for the baby was large and big-boned with blond fuzz on his pale pink skin, and blue eyes just like his German father's.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez