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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
But nestled in between is the Goldilocks version of FIRE, called Chubby FIRE, which is vastly more comfortable than Lean FIRE, and, with the right planning, vastly more achievable than Fat FIRE.
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Carlos Grider, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The campsites are nestled in a shady valley about a half-mile walk from the ferry port.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Signs protesting the data center pop up throughout the community, displayed on front lawns or nestled into rocky garden beds.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Step directly from the chef’s kitchen to an outdoor oasis featuring an in-ground spa pool and grand firepit nestled beside a tranquil creek.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
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Carlos Grider, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The campsites are nestled in a shady valley about a half-mile walk from the ferry port.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Signs protesting the data center pop up throughout the community, displayed on front lawns or nestled into rocky garden beds.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Step directly from the chef’s kitchen to an outdoor oasis featuring an in-ground spa pool and grand firepit nestled beside a tranquil creek.
—Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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All three sleep with Doug and Laurie, snuggling through the night.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Power Stretch fabric is snug through the waist, hips, and thighs before flaring out at the knee, which also helps elongate my legs.—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
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This cocoon is super-protective, and the fleas stay safe and snug inside for up to four months, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Reagan, who was born in western Illinois, underwent two hours of surgery at George Washington University Hospital for removal of the bullet, which was lodged in his lung.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Two residents called the council to lodge objections this year, both citing the impact fireworks have on wildlife and the environment.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Her account is full of the two cats playing together, begging for treats, and cuddled up asleep—but the owner recently noticed something special about how Mayaa likes to lie curled up in her puffer jacket.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a video captured on March 11, Punch, the baby macaque, is spotted cuddling up with another macaque in the Ishikawa City Zoo Monkey Mountain enclosure.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Take, for instance, a scene featuring a woman in a kind of avant-garde milkmaid ensemble confronting a monstrously tall figure that, upon close examination, is actually a child perched atop a man’s shoulders, wearing a long trench coat.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rojas rode onto the field perched atop a metallic blue convertible, hoisting the 2025 World Series trophy over his head.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Enrichment as a Core Welfare Practice What looks like play — a seal nuzzling a rubber duck, retrieving a toy, balancing an object on his body — is actually part of a structured enrichment and training regimen that is a core part of daily life for the seals at the aquarium.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the end, an Australian photographer claimed the top prize for capturing a tender moment of elephant seal pups nuzzling in a rockpool.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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The town settled the lawsuit outside of court, agreeing to pay Morgan $45,000 and revise its social media policy, according to a document provided to The Denver Post by Morgan’s attorneys.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Clouds build overnight and temperatures will cool off quickly after sunset, settling in the low to mid-40s.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those who park rear-first clearly irk those who don’t.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some require identification for showings ahead of time and refuse to park in driveways to prevent being boxed in by a possible assailant.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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