nestle

1
as in to snuggle
to lie close nestled in next to the other kittens in the box

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2
as in to snug
to sit or recline comfortably or cozily nestling with her children on the couch

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3
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 This was two years ago and the pitch in question nestled beneath the vertiginous stands of the San Siro. George Caulkin, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025 Drama follows Roger, a 33-year-old neurodivergent man living with his sister, Margarita, in their family’s guesthouse nestled in a quiet mountain town. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025 With 2,150 square feet nestled inside Le Comptoir Général on the Canal Saint-Martin, the concept space was developed by 1922 Studio. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025 The town is located just six miles north of Tucson, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains at an elevation of 2,620 feet. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nestle
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  • One more snap of the pair sees Rebecca on all fours, with Baya snuggling on her back, while both take shelter under a rock formation.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And also [something] to snuggle up in the winter at home by the fireplace.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • At Iowa, as Cignetti warned his team this week, stands are snug up against the sideline and the sound can be deafening, which is why quarterback Fernando Mendoza did not audible against the Hawkeyes.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Attach a button or zipper to keep the sleeve closed, or make a sleeve with a foldable top and a clasp to keep your books snug and protected.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • One month before the fatal shooting in August, on July 11, gunshots destroyed 11 windows at The Grand; Bullets entered the apartment building and lodged into cabinets and walls, the suit claims.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
  • That complaint saw the NCP launching an investigation into Shein; the MPs that lodged the complaint met with Shein and the French NCP in February for mediation.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • On June 25, Kidman shared a photo of herself cuddled up to Urban on Instagram to commemorate their wedding anniversary.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The various posts include photos of the duo cuddled up, enjoying romantic outings and traveling.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2025
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  • The middle aisle is restocked with home goods, organizers, candles, cleaning gadgets, even clothing and shoes, and new ALDI food items are stocked on the shelves, perched and ready for the deals to be snapped up by customers.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Burnett perched in a director’s chair beneath a portable ring light.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • However, couples may have plenty of opportunities to nuzzle up at home and enjoy some quiet time.
    Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Cali’s husband murmured beside her, nuzzled into her elbow.
    Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Skipping regular washes—Letting white towels sit too long between washes gives body oils, makeup, and mildew more time to settle into the fibers and stain them permanently.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • Vehicle owners are advised to park the vehicle outside and away from any structures and other vehicles until the recall is fixed.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Updates to park websites and social media accounts will also be put on pause with the exception of emergency communications.
    Connor Greene, Time, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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