nestled; nestling
ˈne-s(ə-)liŋ 
1
archaic
: nest sense 1
2
: to settle snugly or comfortably
3
: to lie in an inconspicuous or sheltered manner
1
: to settle, shelter, or house in or as if in a nest
the children were nestled all snug in their beds—
Clement Moore
Clement Moore2
: to press closely and affectionately
nestles a kitten in her arms
Examples of nestle in a Sentence
He nestled his head against his mother's shoulder.
She carefully nestled the hamster into its cage.
The fly ball nestled into the outfielder's glove.
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This is particularly a problem when cooking bacon on the stovetop as most skillets are already just wide enough to nestle the strips inside, let alone after they’re stretched out.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
This rare fish, known for its vibrant colors and unique features, was found in the Kalimpong District, nestled between Nepal and Bhutan.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Consider spoon or red currant tomatoes, about the size of peas, two dozen of which can comfortably nestle on a tablespoon.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
It can be found nestled under kitchen sinks and stored in the back of garages.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
This rare fish, known for its vibrant colors and unique features, was found in the Kalimpong District, nestled between Nepal and Bhutan.
—Stories By Real-Time News Team, With Ai Summarization, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Consider spoon or red currant tomatoes, about the size of peas, two dozen of which can comfortably nestle on a tablespoon.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
It can be found nestled under kitchen sinks and stored in the back of garages.
—Uma Raja, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nestle. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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