cuddle

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Clover, who is of above-average intelligence and can—not to boast—twirl, kiss, cuddle, speak, “inside speak,” and perform most of the standard pup party tricks, struggled with it even after a week of dedicated training.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

Some humans want to hurt you, and others want to crowd, cage, and cuddle you—when what you really need is just grass, mud, clean water, and a little space.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Sea lions are thigmotactic, a scientific term for very social creatures who like to cuddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Linden, from Bellshill, later told the court that he had only given the man a cuddle before going back to his own bed.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

She visited frequently to cuddle her little cousin, rocking her back and forth while the tears silently ran down her own face.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer