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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Some may even try to intervene, while others may comfort their owners by nuzzling or staying close.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
There are two fireplaces to nuzzle close on winter nights, and a heated party barn for entertaining.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
Tenuta di Murlo has a working farm where Federico, Martina, and I fed sheep and goats and nuzzled with rabbits.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
The carousel includes a polaroid snapshot of the pair kissing, as well as a selfie of Brooklyn nuzzling Nicola’s cheek.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
There are two fireplaces to nuzzle close on winter nights, and a heated party barn for entertaining.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
Tenuta di Murlo has a working farm where Federico, Martina, and I fed sheep and goats and nuzzled with rabbits.
—Peter Terzian, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2024
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 3 May. 2025.
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