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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The rugged, urban forest that nuzzles the White River in bustling Midtown provides a muzzled respite from its clangorous surroundings.
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In other snaps, the billionaire was spotted rubbing Sánchez's arms and nuzzling her neck.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Penny nuzzled herself under the plants and against the fence.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
But an intimate scene that appears to be building toward a kiss instead ends with them nuzzling foreheads.
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John Tuohy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
In other snaps, the billionaire was spotted rubbing Sánchez's arms and nuzzling her neck.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Penny nuzzled herself under the plants and against the fence.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
But an intimate scene that appears to be building toward a kiss instead ends with them nuzzling foreheads.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2025
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 29 Jul. 2025.
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