as in to snuggle
to lie close newborn puppies nuzzling against their mother to stay warm

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Recent Examples of nuzzle Eventually, the girl wandered into the kitchen and nuzzled against her mother’s armpit. Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025 Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025 Popular culture nuzzles literary culture in these pages because the end of the world obviously casts a pall on all culture. Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025 At one point, Baldoni nuzzles Lively’s neck and apologizes for his beard. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuzzle
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  • The Desert Bar, snuggled in a remote corner of western Arizona, isn’t your average watering hole.
    Tiffany Acosta, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In the image, Justin — who shares the infant with wife and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber, 28— could be seen reclining on a sofa for a relaxing weekend as the baby snuggled up with his legs resting on his dad's lap.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • But he’s got the twins to check on, and the security feed on his phone shows the two cuddling.
    Sara Netzley, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The young prince was sat alongside Prince William while his siblings cuddled up to Kate, but the need for mom grew too much for Louis and he could be seen trying to grab Kate.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • From $1,345 per night Rio Palena Lodge Chile Part of the luxury collective Eleven, this remote seven-room lodge is nestled on 30 acres of riverfront in the Los Lagos region.
    Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Rima, a Mediterranean grill nestled within the resort's treetops, offers succulent steaks and creative fare, including pastas and salads, complemented by a fine selection of wines and cocktails.
    Livia Hengel, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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