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as in tidy
being clean and in good order
a snug military cadet in dress uniform
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as in comfortable
providing physical comfort
a snug cottage that's the perfect retreat for a rustic vacation
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as in relaxed
enjoying physical comfort
while snug in our warm beds, we listened to the winter storm raging outside
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as in stuck
firmly positioned in place and difficult to dislodge
make sure that all screws and nuts in the shelving unit are snug
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as in safe
providing safety
yachtsmen looking for a snug harbor in which to anchor for the night
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Recent Examples of snug
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
However, the width is slightly snug and some heel rubbing may occur.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
There were six of us in the tent, three couples, snug in our sacks and sleeping like people drugged.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
This duvet cover is also a bit snugger than a typical King, so the duvet feels especially lofty.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
However, the width is slightly snug and some heel rubbing may occur.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
Verb
They are snug for skiing, skating, snowshoeing, or my walks through the woods and along the rocky coast.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
There were six of us in the tent, three couples, snug in our sacks and sleeping like people drugged.
—Doris Decleene, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snug
Adjective
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Store trash bins out of sight if possible and keep walkways clear and tidy.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Prices are especially high for three of the rarest cards, which are being listed as high as $100 or more in some cases by resellers banking on collector demand to make a tidy profit.—
Jason Hidalgo,
The Providence Journal,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Hughes says buyers had just started to get comfortable with rates around six percent, and that the higher that number goes the more that comfort begins to slip.—
Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are crafted with a blend of polyester and cotton, and have a 3-inch depth that offers a cloud-like feel to keep you or guests comfortable for hours on end.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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The level of service, in general, is friendly and relaxed, but attentive.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Lock + Pump + Pedals The Kingbull Ranger is a comfortable and relaxed retro electric bike, perfect for riders who want to cruise the beach in style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the Persian Gulf oil supply, some of which can be routed overland, LNG is well and truly stuck until the Hormuz crisis is resolved.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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But its focus is largely on students, as Ginsburg and Hunter feel younger people are not as stuck in their ways and more open to new ideas.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Requests to transfer money, purchase gift cards, or move funds to keep your accounts safe are not part of any SSA process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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In suburban neighborhoods, for example, wildlife crossings and native plants provide safer movement options.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The photos featured her eating pancakes for breakfast, snuggling with her dog, going on a shopping spree, blowing out her birthday candles and having dinner with her boyfriend.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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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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Jenner, who shares daughter Stormi, 8, and son Aire, 4, with ex Travis Scott, showcased a neon chartreuse string bikini with lace trim.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, the trim little contraption cut a wholesome figure reminiscent of a Richard Scarry book—as if a courtesy tram birthed a tiny Zamboni.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The slide appears to have involved a thick slab of soft snow breaking loose at a weak layer in the snowpack, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Snug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snug. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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