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cuddling

NOUN

caress

Synonyms

STRONG

cuddle embrace endearment fondling hug kiss pat pet petting snuggle squeeze stroke

NOUN

embrace

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hug squeeze

NOUN

hug

Synonyms

STRONGEST

embrace

STRONG

affection caress clasp clinch lock squeeze

WEAK

bear hug tight grip

Antonyms

WEAK

push release

NOUN

necking

Synonyms

STRONG

canoodling caressing embracing fondling lovemaking parking petting smooching

WEAK

making love making out sucking face

NOUN

touch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

communication contact feeling taste

STRONG

blow brush caress collision contingence crash embrace feel fondling graze grope handling hit hug impact junction kiss lick manipulation nudge palpation pat peck perception percussion petting push rub rubbing scratch shock stroking tap touching

WEAK

taction

Antonyms

STRONG

failure loss

WEAK

lot

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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

“Or cuddling with your pet. Service and volunteerism can also be a joy.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 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

Amari was sitting in a chair with the baby in her arms, cuddling it close to her.

From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper

cuddling

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