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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
Boulder, nestled against the mountains, could get upward of a foot (30 centimeters) of snow.
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ABC News, 5 May 2026
For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Re-create the laidback feeling of camping with a firepit nestled near the trees.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Jackson came with Ball and became his neighbor, moving into a second unit nestled above Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.
—Julia Coin
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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ABC News, 5 May 2026
For a more secluded experience, Outland Great Smoky Mountains is a private retreat nestled in the mountains just a few minutes from downtown Sylva.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Re-create the laidback feeling of camping with a firepit nestled near the trees.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Jackson came with Ball and became his neighbor, moving into a second unit nestled above Chima Brazilian Steakhouse.
—Julia Coin
may 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestle
Verb
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In no time at all, Mittens had pulled all new babies close to her to feed and snuggle.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Pine cones make your garden a less inviting place for pests to snuggle up in.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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These women’s basketball shorts offer a balance between loose and snug for optimal fit and flexibility.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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These aren’t the only wrinkle-free loungewear sets worth adding to your suitcase put-together but snug as a bug.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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According to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE has already lodged a detainer request to keep Tortolero-Arriechi in custody — a request that now hangs in the balance in a state that has repeatedly clashed with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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In January 2025, Scott lodged a complaint about Ghoreishi and Khorsand with the Rhode Island Department of Health accusing them of Munchausen syndrome by proxy (now formally known as factitious disorder imposed on another) against both his wife and daughter.—
Juliet Pennington,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Ripa and Consuelos do not cuddle through the night.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2026
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In the couple's joint Instagram post announcing their daughter's birth, they are seen cuddling in Kuch's hospital bed, cradling their newborn.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Grab drinks at the hotel’s Sparrow Rooftop bar perched high above the busy street or swim in the pool at the same altitude.—
India Amos,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The primary is accompanied by a serene white bathroom, with a soaking tub perched below a window overlooking the grounds.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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On a recent visit, Amber nuzzled in a bed of straw, as a talk radio station kept her company.—
Eric Adler
April 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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This week will further encourage you to nest and nuzzle up at home.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The race there begins somberly in the museum before runners bound up one flight of stairs into a hallway that leads into the main stairwell; from there, the steps settle into continuous, shallow right turns providing a repetitive, hypnotic cadence.—
Michelle Sinclair Colman,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
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The administration has also settled three deals with developers of more nascent offshore projects, paying back lease fees to the tune of nearly $2 billion in taxpayer dollars for the projects to not be built.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Don't park in the middle of the aisle.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fans can park at the nearby American Dream Mall for $225 for one spot for each game.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Nestle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestle. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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