canoodle

Example Sentences

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In one clever bit of staging, Hamlet tarries in the forefront as the king and queen canoodle in back and guards race by mid-stage between them, fresh from sighting the former king’s ghost.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2022

We’ll still see the Tramp and his Lady canoodle, But they’ll kiss at the end of a gluten-free zoodle.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2018

So couples canoodle without shame in parks, and tacos, tortas and quesadillas are eaten standing up on the side of a street.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2018

As they canoodle, Jef tells Emily that he dumped the last girl he brought he home because his parents didn’t like her.

From Time • Jun. 26, 2012

This guy is divorced and entitled to go on a date and even canoodle without it being physically documented.

From Slate • Apr. 9, 2012