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Recent Examples of nuzzle
Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
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Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Parham followed this pair – a female and possibly her brother – for a couple of hours across the rocky hillside, quickly framing his image before the male turned to nuzzle the female.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
But why not nuzzle up to the reputation a bit more, Mass Ads?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
The rugged, urban forest that nuzzles the White River in bustling Midtown provides a muzzled respite from its clangorous surroundings.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
Parham followed this pair – a female and possibly her brother – for a couple of hours across the rocky hillside, quickly framing his image before the male turned to nuzzle the female.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
But why not nuzzle up to the reputation a bit more, Mass Ads?
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 1 Aug. 2025
The rugged, urban forest that nuzzles the White River in bustling Midtown provides a muzzled respite from its clangorous surroundings.
—John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuzzle
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Loved by Oprah, the AirEssentials collection is made of lightweight, soft, and breathable fabric that is perfect for flights, layering for sightseeing tours, or snuggling up at home.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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Grab a drink and then head into the cat lounge where you’ll be greeted by dozens of adoptable cats waiting to be snuggled and played with.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sofas offer the perfect spot to relax and chat with friends, cuddle up with family during movie nights, and serve as a central element in your living room’s design.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Eggplant appears with linguine, tomato and almond pesto, or nestled with capers and golden raisins between ribbons of mafaldine.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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But this community of musicians on Ocean Avenue sprung up less by design and more as a byproduct of affordable housing shrinking to an ever-smaller pool of neighborhoods, among them Midwood, a middle-class residential area in south-central Brooklyn nestled between Marine Park and Bensonhurst.—
Daniel Yadin,
Curbed,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Nuzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuzzle. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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