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as in to lodge
to establish or place comfortably or snugly
we had scarcely nestled the children in their beds when there was a knock at the door
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Recent Examples of nestle
During a family visit to a cottage in 2024, the boy woke up one morning to discover a bat was nestled on his nose and mouth.
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Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
The Shell is nestled between San Diego Bay, the downtown skyline and nearby Coronado.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Breaking them down to save for a later date isn’t enough, as bugs will still nestle their way in even as the cardboard deteriorates.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The princess is buried on an island at the center of a lake known as the Round Oval, nestled within Althorp Park’s pleasure garden.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nestle
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 June 2026
The Shell is nestled between San Diego Bay, the downtown skyline and nearby Coronado.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Breaking them down to save for a later date isn’t enough, as bugs will still nestle their way in even as the cardboard deteriorates.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
The princess is buried on an island at the center of a lake known as the Round Oval, nestled within Althorp Park’s pleasure garden.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nestle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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Having time to play with them and snuggle with them is important.
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There have been plenty of family snuggles, though, which helped make the exhaustion easier to handle.
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For a summer dress that feels as comfy and snug as your favorite T-shirt, look no further than this versatile, casual option.
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They’re snug through the hips and thighs and feature a subtle leg-elongating flare.
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On June 3, Walden went to the hospital, where a CT scan revealed the metal bristle had become lodged in his bowel and had begun puncturing his intestine.
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On a hike in 2005, Flod came across a truck tire lodged between two boulders in Malibu Creek.
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In their matching highlighter-pink swimsuits, Brinity takes off on a jet ski to a waiting yacht, where they are supplied with Champagne and cushions to cuddle on.
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The two were cuddled together watching the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams as Wyatt, then 4, asked who's who on the field.
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Hop the Matterhorn Glacier Ride cable car to the Klein Matterhorn, perched at about 12,500 feet.
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Kalaloch is located along the Pacific coast on the western side of Olympic National Park, perched above a series of long sandy beaches.
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The actress nuzzled up next to her husband at the 2017 premiere of Colossal.
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The planets coast past one another on the ecliptic, and appear to us to nuzzle one another every so often.
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Delta has denied these allegations and settled Nejat’s lawsuit last year.
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The company agreed to settle the case without admitting liability.
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Parking could tighten For many workers, one of the biggest adjustments will be figuring out how to beat the rush and where to park.
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Those needing assistance from the Veterans Service Office can park in the East parking lot and use the A Building main entrance to the second floor.
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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