Definition of snugglenext
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as in to snug
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily it's particularly nice to snuggle next to the fire on a snowy day

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as in to cuddle
to lie close snuggle up to a friendly cat

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Recent Examples of snuggle While snuggling with your cat might be the ideal way to keep both of you warm in winter, there are other ways to help when your lap isn’t available for naps. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 Some of the most romantic restaurants in South Dakota have barely lit corners for kisses, velvet couches to snuggle into and a good wine list to make your Valentine swoon. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 5 Feb. 2026 For instance, Michigan's Upper Peninsula has several parks known for stargazing, including Copper Harbor's Keweenaw Dark Sky Park where couples might snuggle up to keep warm this winter. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026 Better to dress in layers or snuggle under an extra blanket than become a casualty. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snuggle
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  • The timeless wardrobe staple is endlessly stylish and equally practical with its warm interior that keeps reviewers snug in 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 11 Jan. 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • Nearly two dozen gunshots later, Palmer and Jones were dead, while London survived by crouching down in the backseat.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The cameraman darted and crouched, arguably working harder than anyone else in the building to capture those breathless, in-your-face angles.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Snuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snuggle. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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