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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
Prior to their public split last year, the estranged duo shared a 4,000-square-foot brownstone in Carroll Gardens, a wealthy enclave nestled in the upper west corner of Brooklyn.
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Another curiosity involving the new Star Trek series is nestled away in the end credits to the show’s remarkably timely, exhilarating and well-executed pilot.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
The Goodwin Greene hut is nestled between Aspen and Crested Butte in the Elk Mountains.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The Japanese and Spanish subtitles are presented in different colors, allowing viewers to more easily nestle themselves in the couple’s comfortable dynamic.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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India Roby, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Another curiosity involving the new Star Trek series is nestled away in the end credits to the show’s remarkably timely, exhilarating and well-executed pilot.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
The Goodwin Greene hut is nestled between Aspen and Crested Butte in the Elk Mountains.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
The Japanese and Spanish subtitles are presented in different colors, allowing viewers to more easily nestle themselves in the couple’s comfortable dynamic.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
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Both elements are crucial for an expert couch-napper like me, who appreciates being snuggled without the risk of overheating.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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The evening darkness becomes an excuse to eat dinner by candlelight and snuggle up with a book.—
Kari Leibowitz,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2026
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The timeless wardrobe staple is endlessly stylish and equally practical with its warm interior that keeps reviewers snug in 10 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Six-year-old Lucas Kincaid of Molalla, Oregon stood with his family to take a final peek in the hulking main telescope beneath the dome in anxious anticipation, snug in his furry hooded jacket like a hibernating bear cub about to meet the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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The settlement agreement, lodged in Los Angeles federal court, says the DOJ will no longer seek access to minors’ most sensitive unmodified medical records at CHLA — including mental health treatment notes, prescribing information and other personal details related to gender-affirming care.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The previously slumping Geekie scored two goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, a shot that was hammered so hard that no one saw the puck go in the net, until Geekie raced down and pointed to where the puck was lodged.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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When below-freezing temperatures do occur, Southerners embrace the opportunity to linger a bit longer by a wood-burning fire or cuddle up with a blanket or throw on the couch.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Kardashian included a round-up of photos throughout the years, featuring pictures of Chicago skiing, cuddling with her mom, spending time with her family and posing in a field of flowers.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mona’s memorial was held at Skyrim, the family farmhouse perched on a hilltop outside Columbia, Missouri.—
Shannon Taggart,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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In her videos, which often draw tens of thousands of views, Neilis' children — ranging in age from 2 years old to 14 — are perched on the countertop or on her hip.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The 1974 image featured him nuzzled up to Jackson's face.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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The video shows his two pet dogs, with a mutt named Thunder in the lead, nuzzling open a sliding door to get outside into the yard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Brent crude futures settled above $70.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Russia's advance in Ukraine has largely settled into a grinding war of attrition, and analysts say that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no rush to find a settlement, despite his army's difficulties on the roughly 600-mile front line.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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An officer observed a car on and running parked in a closed park, according to the report.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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The borough is asking residents to park their cars in the marina lot and use the shuttle so that equipment can clear out the snow this week.—
Ross Guidotti,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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