- present participle of cuddle.
cuddling
Example Sentences
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A video posted by a Tamil film star showing him cuddling an endangered gibbon has triggered an investigation by Indian wildlife officials over how he came into contact with the animal.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
In a joint Instagram post with the outlet, the Hallmark co-stars shared tender photos from an intimate shoot of themselves cuddling their baby girl and posing with their dog, Willoughby.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Or cuddling with your pet. Service and volunteerism can also be a joy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 2025
And then there was a shot of Erlan’s big sister Alma cuddling a kitten.
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff