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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
This burger is a super juicy wagyu patty, topped with pepperjack cheese, lettuce and avocado relish and nestled into a nice, squishy pretzel bun.
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Fall destinations like Vermont and New Hampshire are well celebrated, but the Virginia Blue Ridge, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has its fair share of fall bragging rights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Spread in one layer, nestling the chicken, skin-side up, between the tomatoes and chickpeas.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
Fall destinations like Vermont and New Hampshire are well celebrated, but the Virginia Blue Ridge, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, has its fair share of fall bragging rights.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Later, in adulthood, Alice makes miniatures for a living, inspired by artist Joseph Cornell’s boxes and the tiny fairies her mother owned, nestled in the head of a pin.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Spread in one layer, nestling the chicken, skin-side up, between the tomatoes and chickpeas.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
Verb
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The video of Beverly insisting on snuggling into Jeremy’s lap melted hearts across Instagram.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tatum was also seen snuggling up with some Care Bears and spending time with the family's cats.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The spacious pack is ultra-functional with a large primary compartment combined with an adjustable compression strap for a comfortable yet snug fit.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 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
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Fernandes Anderson pleaded guilty on May 5 to two of six charges — one count of wire fraud and one count of theft concerning a federal program — that had been lodged against her in a December 2024 federal indictment.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The newspaper reported that the bullet allegedly fired by the suspect, Deborah Benefiel, had struck the 21-year-old former basketball player in his lung and then the heart before becoming lodged in his chest.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Cross the Santa Ynez River on horseback, feed towering ostriches and emus, and cuddle with farm animals.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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The family of four cuddled in a private plane in November 2019.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In late June, the building is perched amid lush green trees that cover the mountain’s base.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to Carscoops, early renderings reveal a low-slung front end, circular headlights, a modest front grille, and a compact cockpit, complemented by wing mirrors perched high on the A-pillars.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Saint Bernards gently lie down beside him, licking and nuzzling him affectionately.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 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
Verb
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Steve Coppell’s team were settled and, in Wright and Mark Bright, blessed with one of the most potent strike partnerships in the country.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Then, a month after Sheen settled in, a typhoon destroyed over half of the sets created for the film, causing production to halt once again.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Materials such as these will continue to be directed towards more highways, more buildings, and more and more housing to accommodate both the people who flock Miami to escape their woes elsewhere and those who use it as a place to park their money.—
Mario Rodriguez,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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There’s the bar across the street, whose customers sometimes park their cars on the sidewalks and in front of The Grand’s garage exits, trapping residents inside.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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