nuzzled; nuzzling
ˈnəz-liŋ 
ˈnə-zə-
1
: to work with or as if with the nose
especially
: to root, rub, or snuff something
2
: to lie close or snug
1
: to root, rub, or touch with or as if with the nose
2
: to rub or push gently against something
nuzzled her face against the cushion
Examples of nuzzle in a Sentence
The dog nuzzled my leg.
He nuzzled into her neck.
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Lopez nuzzled her face into Emme's as the pair smiled while seated at a dining table.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
West begins nuzzling her, and the two kiss.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
This week will further encourage you to nest and nuzzle up at home.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 26 May 2026
West begins nuzzling her, and the two kiss.
—Marlow Stern, Variety, 20 May 2026
On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
This week will further encourage you to nest and nuzzle up at home.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nuzzle. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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